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.
AHMED CHALABIDemocracy 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.
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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Baathism in Iraq equals Nazism in Germany.
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Sectarian politics gets votes in Iraq. But sectarian government fails in Iraq.
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The fight against corruption is successful if you prevent corruption taking place in the first place.
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We are not panicking because we know that Islamic State cannot conquer the capital.
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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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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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European governments recognized this and abandoned their resistance to weapons deliveries. Germany, too, acted correctly.
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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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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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Many Sunnis joined Islamic State because they felt they were being treated poorly.
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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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American companies will have a big shot at Iraqi oil.
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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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