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 CHALABIDo not seek to find a reason why elections are not possible. Seek to make them possible, and they will be possible.
More Ahmed Chalabi Quotes
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Many Sunnis joined Islamic State because they felt they were being treated poorly.
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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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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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American companies will have a big shot at Iraqi oil.
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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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All Iraqis can unite to defeat terrorism and can unite to rebuild the country.
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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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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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The United States worked very hard to reduce 80 percent of Iraqi debt.
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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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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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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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Maliki saw Islamic State as a way to exert pressure. If I am not re-elected, terror will befall you – that was his message.
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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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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 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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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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Baathism in Iraq equals Nazism in Germany.
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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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The fight against corruption is successful if you prevent corruption taking place in the first place.
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What was said before is not important.
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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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