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Iraqi Politician

Ahmed Chalabi was an influential Iraqi politician known for his role in the 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. He was a prominent figure in the Iraqi opposition during the Saddam Hussein regime and later served as the interim Prime Minister of Iraq. Chalabi was a controversial figure, often criticized for his role in providing false intelligence to the U.S. government.

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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, 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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“We are not panicking because we know that Islamic State cannot conquer the capital.”

Conquer Islamic

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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 Kurds' achievement was outstanding, both militarily and diplomatically. European governments recognized this and abandoned their resistance to weapons deliveries. Germany, too, acted correctly. Now, we need a joint military leadership so that the Kurds and the army can retake Mosul.”

Military Achievement Army Abandoned Delivery

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“The Kurds know that they won't achieve their own state by force of arms but through international recognition. And they have certainly heard what the German foreign minister said in connection with the arms deliveries: 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.”

Culture Language Achieve Recognition Delivery

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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.”

Fighting Situation Islamic

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“Many Sunnis joined Islamic State because they felt they were being treated poorly. Winning back their trust is the primary task of the new government. That will be difficult, but it is possible.”

Winning Difficult Islamic

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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. If they are successful, that will be seen as their next great triumph. And then, their target will be Jordan, where things will be easy for them. 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.”

Trying Easy Support Successful Strategy Surprise Fighter Islamic Syria

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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.”

Giving Vision One Day Authority Meetings Statements Interim

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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.”

Reason Election Reason Why

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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.”

Believe States Strong Lines Solutions Structure Iraq Being The Best Administrative

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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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“The issue of terrorism must be dealt with firmly. We must work very hard to avoid loss of life. 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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“The view that we hold in Iraq now is this - that democracy is associated with elections. I believe that elections are possible.”

Believe I Believe Views Democracy Election Iraq

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“America betrays its friends. It sets them up and betrays them. I'd rather be America's enemy.”

America Enemy Betray

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“American companies will have a big shot at Iraqi oil.”

Bigs Company Shots Oil Big Shots

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“What was said before is not important.”

Said Important Iraq

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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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“Sectarian politics gets votes in Iraq. But sectarian government fails in Iraq.”

Government Failing Vote Iraq

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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 battle against terrorism is not only a military fight but primarily a battle of information.”

Fighting Military Information Battle Terrorism

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“The fight against corruption is not bound to high-profile arrests and high-profile investigations. The fight against corruption is successful if you prevent corruption taking place in the first place.”

Ifs Firsts Fighting Successful Bounds Corruption Investigation Profile High Profile

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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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“You know the most important thing the Americans did for Iraq apart from liberating the country from Saddam was helping Iraq reduce its debt. The United States worked very hard to reduce 80 percent of Iraqi debt.”

Knows Important Country Hard States Helping United United States Percent Important Things Iraq Debt Saddam Liberating

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“All Iraqis can unite to defeat terrorism and can unite to rebuild the country.”

Country Defeat Terrorism

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“Are Iraqis ready to carry the responsibility for their country? Is Iraq ready to be its own master? We want to be the masters of ourselves and to carry our responsibilities in this region.”

Want Country Responsibility Ready Masters Iraq Regions

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“Baathism in Iraq equals Nazism in Germany.”

Iraq Germany Nazism

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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.”

Want Action Iraq Harm Neighbor Soil Target

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“It's customary when great events happen that the U.S. punishes its friends and rewards its enemies.”

Happens Enemy Events Rewards Great Events

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About the Author

Born: October 30, 1944
Died: November 3, 2015
Known for: Iraqi Politician
Quotes: 30

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