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.
AHMED CHALABIThe 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.
More Ahmed Chalabi Quotes
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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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Baathism in Iraq equals Nazism in Germany.
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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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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.
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Sectarian politics gets votes in Iraq. But sectarian government fails in Iraq.
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European governments recognized this and abandoned their resistance to weapons deliveries. Germany, too, acted correctly.
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The United States worked very hard to reduce 80 percent of Iraqi debt.
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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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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 issue of terrorism must be dealt with firmly. We must work very hard to avoid loss of life.
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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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The Kurds’ achievement was outstanding, both militarily and diplomatically.
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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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We are not panicking because we know that Islamic State cannot conquer the capital.
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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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