The fight against corruption is successful if you prevent corruption taking place in the first place.
AHMED CHALABIThe fight against corruption is not bound to high-profile arrests and high-profile investigations.
More Ahmed Chalabi Quotes
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The United States worked very hard to reduce 80 percent of Iraqi debt.
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Baathism in Iraq equals Nazism in Germany.
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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 Kurds’ achievement was outstanding, both militarily and diplomatically.
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American companies will have a big shot at Iraqi oil.
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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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America betrays its friends. It sets them up and betrays them. I’d rather be America’s enemy.
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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 view that we hold in Iraq now is this – that democracy is associated with elections. I believe that elections are possible.
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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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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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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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Many Sunnis joined Islamic State because they felt they were being treated poorly.
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What was said before is not important.
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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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