There is no Kurdish state. But that shouldn’t prevent the Kurds from continuing to develop their own institutions. Still, the best thing for them would be to remain a part of Iraq, but in return we must treat them with respect – their nationality, their language and their culture.
AHMED CHALABIIslamic 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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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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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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Are Iraqis ready to carry the responsibility for their country? Is Iraq ready to be its own master?
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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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All Iraqis can unite to defeat terrorism and can unite to rebuild the country.
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American companies will have a big shot at Iraqi oil.
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Sectarian politics gets votes in Iraq. But sectarian government fails in 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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The United States worked very hard to reduce 80 percent of Iraqi debt.
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Baathism in Iraq equals Nazism in Germany.
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The fight against corruption is successful if you prevent corruption taking place in the first place.
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We are not panicking because we know that Islamic State cannot conquer the capital.
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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 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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