The fight against corruption is not bound to high-profile arrests and high-profile investigations.
AHMED CHALABIThe 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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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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It’s customary when great events happen that the U.S. punishes its friends and rewards its enemies.
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The United States worked very hard to reduce 80 percent of Iraqi debt.
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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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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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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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We are not panicking because we know that Islamic State cannot conquer the capital.
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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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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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The meeting is called by the U.S. to give their vision of the interim Iraqi authority. It will be a one-day meeting. And the U.S. will present its vision, and there will be a statement after the meeting.
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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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Many Sunnis joined Islamic State because they felt they were being treated poorly.
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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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Sectarian politics gets votes in Iraq. But sectarian government fails in Iraq.
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