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.
AHMED CHALABIAll Iraqis can unite to defeat terrorism and can unite to rebuild the country.
More Ahmed Chalabi Quotes
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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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We are not panicking because we know that Islamic State cannot conquer the capital.
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The Kurds’ achievement was outstanding, both militarily and diplomatically.
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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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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 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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The issue of terrorism must be dealt with firmly. We must work very hard to avoid loss of life.
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The battle against terrorism is not only a military fight but primarily a battle of information.
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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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What was said before is not important.
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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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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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To handle the economy and services in a country like Iraq requires delegation of authority and the choice of competent people.
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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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