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 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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Are Iraqis ready to carry the responsibility for their country? Is Iraq ready to be its own master?
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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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Now, we need a joint military leadership so that the Kurds and the army can retake Mosul.
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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.
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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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Maliki saw Islamic State as a way to exert pressure. If I am not re-elected, terror will befall you – that was his message.
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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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The Kurds’ achievement was outstanding, both militarily and diplomatically.
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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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The issue of terrorism must be dealt with firmly. We must work very hard to avoid loss of life.
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What was said before is not important.
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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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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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