The view that we hold in Iraq now is this – that democracy is associated with elections. I believe that elections are possible.
AHMED CHALABIAmerican companies will have a big shot at Iraqi oil.
More Ahmed Chalabi Quotes
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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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The Kurds’ achievement was outstanding, both militarily and diplomatically.
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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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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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Are Iraqis ready to carry the responsibility for their country? Is Iraq ready to be its own master?
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America betrays its friends. It sets them up and betrays them. I’d rather be America’s enemy.
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The United States worked very hard to reduce 80 percent of Iraqi debt.
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The battle against terrorism is not only a military fight but primarily a battle of information.
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Sectarian politics gets votes in Iraq. But sectarian government fails in Iraq.
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Not because Iraq will be an aggressive state against them, but rather by the example that will be set by a successful federal democratic state in Iraq.
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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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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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American companies will have a big shot at Iraqi oil.
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Now, we need a joint military leadership so that the Kurds and the army can retake Mosul.
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Baathism in Iraq equals Nazism in Germany.
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