Many Sunnis joined Islamic State because they felt they were being treated poorly.
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.
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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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American companies will have a big shot at Iraqi oil.
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The Kurds’ achievement was outstanding, both militarily and diplomatically.
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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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Sectarian politics gets votes in Iraq. But sectarian government fails in Iraq.
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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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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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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 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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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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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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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 battle against terrorism is not only a military fight but primarily a battle of information.
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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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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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