All Iraqis can unite to defeat terrorism and can unite to rebuild the country.
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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America betrays its friends. It sets them up and betrays them. I’d rather be America’s enemy.
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The battle against terrorism is not only a military fight but primarily a battle of information.
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Baathism in Iraq equals Nazism in Germany.
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What was said before is not important.
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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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Sectarian politics gets votes in Iraq. But sectarian government fails in Iraq.
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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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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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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.
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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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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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The fight against corruption is successful if you prevent corruption taking place in the first place.
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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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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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The issue of terrorism must be dealt with firmly. We must work very hard to avoid loss of life.
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