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.
AHMED CHALABIThe 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.
More Ahmed Chalabi Quotes
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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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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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Baathism in Iraq equals Nazism in Germany.
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The United States worked very hard to reduce 80 percent of Iraqi debt.
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What was said before is not important.
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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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Winning back their trust is the primary task of the new government. That will be difficult, but it is possible.
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Sectarian politics gets votes in Iraq. But sectarian government fails in Iraq.
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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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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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The fight against corruption is not bound to high-profile arrests and high-profile investigations.
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Many Sunnis joined Islamic State because they felt they were being treated poorly.
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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 battle against terrorism is not only a military fight but primarily a battle of information.
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