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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.

Ahmed Chalabi

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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Against Aggressive Democratic Example Rather State Successful
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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Winning back their trust is the primary task of the new government. That will be difficult, but it is possible.
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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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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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America betrays its friends. It sets them up and betrays them. I’d rather be America’s enemy.
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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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Against Fight Fighting Happen Need Power Religious Situation State United
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 want to be the masters of ourselves and to carry our responsibilities in this region.
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The Kurds’ achievement was outstanding, both militarily and diplomatically.
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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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Collapse Country Force Regime Sovereign Stabbed Wanted Worker
European governments recognized this and abandoned their resistance to weapons deliveries. Germany, too, acted correctly.
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Democracy 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.
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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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American companies will have a big shot at Iraqi oil.
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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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