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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.”

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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