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.
AHMED CHALABII 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.
More Ahmed Chalabi Quotes
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The United States worked very hard to reduce 80 percent of Iraqi debt.
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European governments recognized this and abandoned their resistance to weapons deliveries. Germany, too, acted correctly.
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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 battle against terrorism is not only a military fight but primarily a battle of information.
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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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We want to be the masters of ourselves and to carry our responsibilities in this region.
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You know the most important thing the Americans did for Iraq apart from liberating the country from Saddam was helping Iraq reduce its debt.
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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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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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It’s customary when great events happen that the U.S. punishes its friends and rewards its enemies.
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American companies will have a big shot at Iraqi oil.
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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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Do not seek to find a reason why elections are not possible. Seek to make them possible, and they will be possible.
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The fight against corruption is successful if you prevent corruption taking place in the first place.
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We need a united front against Islamic State and Assad happens to be the decisive power that can fight them. But the situation is preposterous because we also have to respect the calls for change. I would be in favor of a dignified change.
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