America betrays its friends. It sets them up and betrays them. I’d rather be America’s enemy.
AHMED CHALABIDemocracy 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.
More Ahmed Chalabi Quotes
-
-
The fight against corruption is successful if you prevent corruption taking place in the first place.
AHMED CHALABI -
We want to be the masters of ourselves and to carry our responsibilities in this region.
AHMED CHALABI -
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.
AHMED CHALABI -
The issue of terrorism must be dealt with firmly. We must work very hard to avoid loss of life.
AHMED CHALABI -
All Iraqis can unite to defeat terrorism and can unite to rebuild the country.
AHMED CHALABI -
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.
AHMED CHALABI -
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.
AHMED CHALABI -
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 CHALABI -
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.
AHMED CHALABI -
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.
AHMED CHALABI -
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.
AHMED CHALABI -
It’s customary when great events happen that the U.S. punishes its friends and rewards its enemies.
AHMED CHALABI -
We are not panicking because we know that Islamic State cannot conquer the capital.
AHMED CHALABI -
The battle against terrorism is not only a military fight but primarily a battle of information.
AHMED CHALABI -
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.
AHMED CHALABI






