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.
AHMED CHALABIMaliki saw Islamic State as a way to exert pressure. If I am not re-elected, terror will befall you – that was his message.
More Ahmed Chalabi Quotes
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What was said before is not important.
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Maliki saw Islamic State as a way to exert pressure. If I am not re-elected, terror will befall you – that was his message.
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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 fight against corruption is not bound to high-profile arrests and high-profile investigations.
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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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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 issue of terrorism must be dealt with firmly. We must work very hard to avoid loss of life.
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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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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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Sectarian politics gets votes in Iraq. But sectarian government fails in Iraq.
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All Iraqis can unite to defeat terrorism and can unite to rebuild the country.
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Many Sunnis joined Islamic State because they felt they were being treated poorly.
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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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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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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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