Winning back their trust is the primary task of the new government. That will be difficult, but it is possible.
AHMED CHALABIIraq 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.
More Ahmed Chalabi Quotes
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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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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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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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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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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 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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The fight against corruption is successful if you prevent corruption taking place in the first place.
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Sectarian politics gets votes in Iraq. But sectarian government fails in Iraq.
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Many Sunnis joined Islamic State because they felt they were being treated poorly.
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We are not panicking because we know that Islamic State cannot conquer the capital.
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What was said before is not important.
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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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Are Iraqis ready to carry the responsibility for their country? Is Iraq ready to be its own master?
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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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