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.
AHMED CHALABIAmerica betrays its friends. It sets them up and betrays them. I’d rather be America’s enemy.
More Ahmed Chalabi Quotes
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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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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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Are Iraqis ready to carry the responsibility for their country? Is Iraq ready to be its own master?
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The battle against terrorism is not only a military fight but primarily a battle of information.
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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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And we are grateful to the American young men and women who are risking their lives to give the Iraqi people this chance, this dream of democracy in Iraq now.
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American companies will have a big shot at Iraqi oil.
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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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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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Winning back their trust is the primary task of the new government. That will be difficult, but it is possible.
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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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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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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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The United States worked very hard to reduce 80 percent of Iraqi debt.
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We are not panicking because we know that Islamic State cannot conquer the capital.
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