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Quote by Ahmed Chalabi

“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.”

Quote by Ahmed Chalabi

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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. more

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