The view that we hold in Iraq now is this – that democracy is associated with elections. I believe that elections are possible.
AHMED CHALABIYou 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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America betrays its friends. It sets them up and betrays them. I’d rather be America’s enemy.
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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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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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The issue of terrorism must be dealt with firmly. We must work very hard to avoid loss of life.
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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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The fight against corruption is successful if you prevent corruption taking place in the first place.
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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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What was said before is not important.
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American companies will have a big shot at Iraqi oil.
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The Kurds’ achievement was outstanding, both militarily and diplomatically.
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The battle against terrorism is not only a military fight but primarily a battle of information.
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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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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 want to be the masters of ourselves and to carry our responsibilities in this region.
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All Iraqis can unite to defeat terrorism and can unite to rebuild the country.
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