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 CHALABINow, we need a joint military leadership so that the Kurds and the army can retake Mosul.
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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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The fight against corruption is successful if you prevent corruption taking place in the first place.
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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.
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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.
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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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We need a united front against Islamic State and Assad happens to be the decisive power that can fight them. But the situation is preposterous because we also have to respect the calls for change. I would be in favor of a dignified change.
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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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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.
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What was said before is not important.
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Many Sunnis joined Islamic State because they felt they were being treated poorly.
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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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All Iraqis can unite to defeat terrorism and can unite to rebuild the country.
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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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Are Iraqis ready to carry the responsibility for their country? Is Iraq ready to be its own master?
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