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.
AHMED CHALABIWinning back their trust is the primary task of the new government. That will be difficult, but it is possible.
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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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The fight against corruption is not bound to high-profile arrests and high-profile investigations.
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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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American companies will have a big shot at Iraqi oil.
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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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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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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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We want to be the masters of ourselves and to carry our responsibilities in this region.
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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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Winning back their trust is the primary task of the new government. That will be difficult, but it is possible.
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European governments recognized this and abandoned their resistance to weapons deliveries. Germany, too, acted correctly.
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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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Baathism in Iraq equals Nazism in Germany.
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Sectarian politics gets votes in Iraq. But sectarian government fails in Iraq.
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