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 CHALABIThe view that we hold in Iraq now is this – that democracy is associated with elections. I believe that elections are possible.
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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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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Are Iraqis ready to carry the responsibility for their country? Is Iraq ready to be its own master?
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I call on the international community to be fair to the Iraqi people. My position is that we respect international resolutions but in return demand justice and accountability for those who stole Iraq’s money.
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Many Sunnis joined Islamic State because they felt they were being treated poorly.
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All Iraqis can unite to defeat terrorism and can unite to rebuild the country.
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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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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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The battle against terrorism is not only a military fight but primarily a battle of information.
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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 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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Maliki saw Islamic State as a way to exert pressure. If I am not re-elected, terror will befall you – that was his message.
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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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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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