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.
AHMED CHALABIAlready, 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.
More Ahmed Chalabi Quotes
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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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Are Iraqis ready to carry the responsibility for their country? Is Iraq ready to be its own master?
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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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What was said before is not important.
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The view that we hold in Iraq now is this – that democracy is associated with elections. I believe that elections are possible.
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The Kurds know that they won’t achieve their own state by force of arms but through international recognition. And they have certainly heard what the German foreign minister said in connection with the arms deliveries.
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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 not bound to high-profile arrests and high-profile investigations.
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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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We want to be the masters of ourselves and to carry our responsibilities in this region.
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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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The United States worked very hard to reduce 80 percent of Iraqi debt.
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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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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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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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