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We want to be the masters of ourselves and to carry our responsibilities in this region.

Ahmed Chalabi

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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We are not panicking because we know that Islamic State cannot conquer the capital.
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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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Winning back their trust is the primary task of the new government. That will be difficult, but it is possible.
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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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What was said before is not important.
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It’s customary when great events happen that the U.S. punishes its friends and rewards its enemies.
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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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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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The fight against corruption is not bound to high-profile arrests and high-profile investigations.
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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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The fight against corruption is successful if you prevent corruption taking place in the first place.
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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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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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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 issue of terrorism must be dealt with firmly. We must work very hard to avoid loss of life.
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