Maliki saw Islamic State as a way to exert pressure. If I am not re-elected, terror will befall you – that was his message.
AHMED CHALABIThe United States worked very hard to reduce 80 percent of Iraqi debt.
More Ahmed Chalabi Quotes
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American companies will have a big shot at Iraqi oil.
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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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The issue of terrorism must be dealt with firmly. We must work very hard to avoid loss of life.
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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.
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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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The fight against corruption is successful if you prevent corruption taking place in the first place.
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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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Baathism in Iraq equals Nazism in Germany.
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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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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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All Iraqis can unite to defeat terrorism and can unite to rebuild the country.
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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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We are not panicking because we know that Islamic State cannot conquer the capital.
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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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