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 CHALABIWe are not panicking because we know that Islamic State cannot conquer the capital.
More Ahmed Chalabi Quotes
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The fight against corruption is successful if you prevent corruption taking place in the first place.
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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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American companies will have a big shot at Iraqi oil.
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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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The Kurds’ achievement was outstanding, both militarily and diplomatically.
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Sectarian politics gets votes in Iraq. But sectarian government fails in Iraq.
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The United States worked very hard to reduce 80 percent of Iraqi debt.
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Now, we need a joint military leadership so that the Kurds and the army can retake Mosul.
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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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Already, Islamic State has broad support in many cities there. And when they get there, it will once again come as a great surprise to everybody.
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We are not panicking because we know that Islamic State cannot conquer the capital.
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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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Are Iraqis ready to carry the responsibility for their country? Is Iraq ready to be its own master?
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We want to be the masters of ourselves and to carry our responsibilities in this region.
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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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