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.
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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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 Kurds’ achievement was outstanding, both militarily and diplomatically.
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Do not seek to find a reason why elections are not possible. Seek to make them possible, and they will be possible.
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The battle against terrorism is not only a military fight but primarily a battle of information.
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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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It’s customary when great events happen that the U.S. punishes its friends and rewards its enemies.
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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 are not panicking because we know that Islamic State cannot conquer the capital.
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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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Now, we need a joint military leadership so that the Kurds and the army can retake Mosul.
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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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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 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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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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