Do not seek to find a reason why elections are not possible. Seek to make them possible, and they will be possible.
AHMED CHALABISectarian politics gets votes in Iraq. But sectarian government fails in Iraq.
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We want to be the masters of ourselves and to carry our responsibilities in this region.
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Baathism in Iraq equals Nazism in Germany.
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The Kurds know that they won’t achieve their own state by force of arms but through international recognition. And they have certainly heard what the German foreign minister said in connection with the arms deliveries.
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The Americans stabbed in the back the forces that worked to bring about the collapse of Saddam’s regime and wanted to keep Iraq a sovereign country.
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Democracy in Iraq will be an example that the Arab population will look to with great interest. And some Arab governments are concerned about democracy in Iraq.
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The view that we hold in Iraq now is this – that democracy is associated with elections. I believe that elections are possible.
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I call on the international community to be fair to the Iraqi people. My position is that we respect international resolutions but in return demand justice and accountability for those who stole Iraq’s money.
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The issue of terrorism must be dealt with firmly. We must work very hard to avoid loss of life.
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Sectarian politics gets votes in Iraq. But sectarian government fails in Iraq.
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We need a united front against Islamic State and Assad happens to be the decisive power that can fight them. But the situation is preposterous because we also have to respect the calls for change. I would be in favor of a dignified change.
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The battle against terrorism is not only a military fight but primarily a battle of information.
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All Iraqis can unite to defeat terrorism and can unite to rebuild the country.
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Islamic State is following a clear strategy. First, it wants to solidify its power in Iraq and Syria. Then, their fighters will try to advance to Syria’s Mediterranean coast.
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Are Iraqis ready to carry the responsibility for their country? Is Iraq ready to be its own master?
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Winning back their trust is the primary task of the new government. That will be difficult, but it is possible.
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