Maliki saw Islamic State as a way to exert pressure. If I am not re-elected, terror will befall you – that was his message.
AHMED CHALABIAnd 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.
More Ahmed Chalabi Quotes
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Baathism in Iraq equals Nazism in Germany.
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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 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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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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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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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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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 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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American companies will have a big shot at Iraqi oil.
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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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All Iraqis can unite to defeat terrorism and can unite to rebuild the country.
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We are not panicking because we know that Islamic State cannot conquer the capital.
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What was said before is not important.
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