Islamic State is following a clear strategy. First, it wants to solidify its power in Iraq and Syria. Then, their fighters will try to advance to Syria’s Mediterranean coast.
AHMED CHALABII 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.
More Ahmed Chalabi Quotes
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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.
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Sectarian politics gets votes in Iraq. But sectarian government fails 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 not bound to high-profile arrests and high-profile investigations.
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The Kurds’ achievement was outstanding, both militarily and diplomatically.
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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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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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American companies will have a big shot at Iraqi oil.
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The United States worked very hard to reduce 80 percent of Iraqi debt.
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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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All Iraqis can unite to defeat terrorism and can unite to rebuild the country.
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You know the most important thing the Americans did for Iraq apart from liberating the country from Saddam was helping Iraq reduce its debt.
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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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