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 CHALABINow, we need a joint military leadership so that the Kurds and the army can retake Mosul.
More Ahmed Chalabi Quotes
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What was said before is not important.
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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 meeting is called by the U.S. to give their vision of the interim Iraqi authority. It will be a one-day meeting. And the U.S. will present its vision, and there will be a statement after the meeting.
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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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The fight against corruption is successful if you prevent corruption taking place in the first place.
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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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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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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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American companies will have a big shot at Iraqi oil.
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We are not panicking because we know that Islamic State cannot conquer the capital.
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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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All Iraqis can unite to defeat terrorism and can unite to rebuild the country.
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Baathism in Iraq equals Nazism in Germany.
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Many Sunnis joined Islamic State because they felt they were being treated poorly.
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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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