Sectarian politics gets votes in Iraq. But sectarian government fails in Iraq. — Ahmed Chalabi Copy Share Image
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… — Ahmed Chalabi Copy Share Image
We need a united front against Islamic State and Assad happens to be the decisive power that can fight them. But the situation is… — Ahmed Chalabi Copy Share Image
You know the most important thing the Americans did for Iraq apart from liberating the country from Saddam was helping Iraq reduce its debt.… — Ahmed Chalabi Copy Share Image
... 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… — Ahmed Chalabi Copy Share Image
Maliki saw Islamic State as a way to exert pressure. If I am not re-elected, terror will befall you - that was his message. — Ahmed Chalabi Copy Share Image
I did more than anyone else in persuading the U.S. to get rid of Saddam. — Ahmed Chalabi Copy Share Image
We are not panicking because we know that Islamic State cannot conquer the capital. — Ahmed Chalabi Copy Share Image
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… — Ahmed Chalabi Copy Share
The view that we hold in Iraq now is this - that democracy is associated with elections. I believe that elections are possible. — Ahmed Chalabi Copy Share Image
All Iraqis can unite to defeat terrorism and can unite to rebuild the country. — Ahmed Chalabi Copy Share Image
To handle the economy and services in a country like Iraq requires delegation of authority and the choice of competent people. — Ahmed Chalabi Copy Share Image
The battle against terrorism is not only a military fight but primarily a battle of information. — Ahmed Chalabi Copy Share Image
It's customary when great events happen that the U.S. punishes its friends and rewards its enemies. — Ahmed Chalabi Copy Share Image
