American companies will have a big shot at Iraqi oil.
AHMED CHALABITo handle the economy and services in a country like Iraq requires delegation of authority and the choice of competent people.
More Ahmed Chalabi Quotes
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The Iraqi people are living a long-running tragedy because of the legacy of the old regime, the Americans and their actions that are unsuitable for Iraqi society, and the weakness of national resolve.
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We must work very hard to avoid civilian casualties. And those terrorists and Baathists are holding the people of Fallujah hostage. We must release the hostages.
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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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The meeting is called by the U.S. to give their vision of the interim Iraqi authority. It will be a one-day meeting. And the U.S. will present its vision, and there will be a statement after the meeting.
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What was said before is not important.
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Already, Islamic State has broad support in many cities there. And when they get there, it will once again come as a great surprise to everybody.
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The fight against corruption is successful if you prevent corruption taking place in the first place.
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Sectarian politics gets votes in Iraq. But sectarian government fails in Iraq.
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The United States worked very hard to reduce 80 percent of Iraqi debt.
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We want to be the masters of ourselves and to carry our responsibilities in this region.
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Do not seek to find a reason why elections are not possible. Seek to make them possible, and they will be possible.
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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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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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Maliki saw Islamic State as a way to exert pressure. If I am not re-elected, terror will befall you – that was his message.
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It’s customary when great events happen that the U.S. punishes its friends and rewards its enemies.
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