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 CHALABINot 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.
More Ahmed Chalabi Quotes
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European governments recognized this and abandoned their resistance to weapons deliveries. Germany, too, acted correctly.
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We want to be the masters of ourselves and to carry our responsibilities in this region.
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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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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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We must work very hard to avoid civilian casualties. And those terrorists and Baathists are holding the people of Fallujah hostage. We must release the hostages.
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Baathism in Iraq equals Nazism in Germany.
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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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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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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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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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All Iraqis can unite to defeat terrorism and can unite to rebuild the country.
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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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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 fight against corruption is successful if you prevent corruption taking place in the first place.
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The fight against corruption is not bound to high-profile arrests and high-profile investigations.
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