Do not seek to find a reason why elections are not possible. Seek to make them possible, and they will be possible.
AHMED CHALABIThe battle against terrorism is not only a military fight but primarily a battle of information.
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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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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.
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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 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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The fight against corruption is not bound to high-profile arrests and high-profile investigations.
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I strongly believe that a federal structure based on administrative and geographic lines with strong powers for the federated states will be the best solution for Iraq.
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The 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.
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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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The United States worked very hard to reduce 80 percent of Iraqi debt.
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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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European governments recognized this and abandoned their resistance to weapons deliveries. Germany, too, acted correctly.
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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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Winning back their trust is the primary task of the new government. That will be difficult, but it is possible.
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