Not because Iraq will be an aggressive state against them, but rather by the example that will be set by a successful federal democratic state in Iraq.
AHMED CHALABIAll Iraqis can unite to defeat terrorism and can unite to rebuild the country.
More Ahmed Chalabi Quotes
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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.
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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 issue of terrorism must be dealt with firmly. We must work very hard to avoid loss of life.
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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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All Iraqis can unite to defeat terrorism and can unite to rebuild the country.
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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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The battle against terrorism is not only a military fight but primarily a battle of information.
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Sectarian politics gets votes in Iraq. But sectarian government fails in Iraq.
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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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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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We want to be the masters of ourselves and to carry our responsibilities in this region.
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Baathism in Iraq equals Nazism in Germany.
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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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It’s customary when great events happen that the U.S. punishes its friends and rewards its enemies.
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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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