America betrays its friends. It sets them up and betrays them. I’d rather be America’s enemy.
AHMED CHALABIThe 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.
More Ahmed Chalabi Quotes
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Many Sunnis joined Islamic State because they felt they were being treated poorly.
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The fight against corruption is successful if you prevent corruption taking place in the first place.
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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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I strongly believe that a federal structure based on administrative and geographic lines with strong powers for the federated states will be the best solution for Iraq.
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There is no Kurdish state. But that shouldn’t prevent the Kurds from continuing to develop their own institutions. Still, the best thing for them would be to remain a part of Iraq, but in return we must treat them with respect – their nationality, their language and their culture.
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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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We want to be the masters of ourselves and to carry our responsibilities in this region.
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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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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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American companies will have a big shot at Iraqi oil.
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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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Iraq will not allow any action on its soil that could harm the U.S. We don’t want any action from our soil to target our neighbors.
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If they are successful, that will be seen as their next great triumph. And then, their target will be Jordan, where things will be easy for them.
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The Kurds’ achievement was outstanding, both militarily and diplomatically.
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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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