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 CHALABIThe 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.
More Ahmed Chalabi Quotes
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There is no Kurdish state. But that shouldn’t prevent the Kurds from continuing to develop their own institutions. Still, the best thing for them would be to remain a part of Iraq, but in return we must treat them with respect – their nationality, their language and their culture.
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The fight against corruption is successful if you prevent corruption taking place in the first place.
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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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Sectarian politics gets votes in Iraq. But sectarian government fails in Iraq.
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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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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 Kurds’ achievement was outstanding, both militarily and diplomatically.
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American companies will have a big shot at Iraqi oil.
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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 battle against terrorism is not only a military fight but primarily a battle of information.
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The United States worked very hard to reduce 80 percent of Iraqi debt.
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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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We are not panicking because we know that Islamic State cannot conquer the capital.
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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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