The issue of terrorism must be dealt with firmly. We must work very hard to avoid loss of life.
AHMED CHALABIIraq 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.
More Ahmed Chalabi Quotes
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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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We are not panicking because we know that Islamic State cannot conquer the capital.
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Sectarian politics gets votes in Iraq. But sectarian government fails in Iraq.
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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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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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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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Now, we need a joint military leadership so that the Kurds and the army can retake Mosul.
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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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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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The Americans stabbed in the back the forces that worked to bring about the collapse of Saddam’s regime and wanted to keep Iraq a sovereign country.
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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 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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America betrays its friends. It sets them up and betrays them. I’d rather be America’s enemy.
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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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Are Iraqis ready to carry the responsibility for their country? Is Iraq ready to be its own master?
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