Success in Iraq will be a major setback for terrorists and a major asset for the security of this region. The struggle for Iraq is the struggle for the future of the world. — Zalmay Khalilzad Copy Share Image
Today we're seeing fundamental conflicts within political Islam, with the fundamentalists on the one side and the moderates on the other. Who gains the upper hand means a great deal to the world. — Zalmay Khalilzad Copy Share Image
The U.S. and Iraq will work together next year to shift Iraqi resources from unproductive subsidies to productive uses that enable Iraqis to earn… — Zalmay Khalilzad Copy Share Image
The feeling of being an Iraqi unites all ethnic groups within this country. Even the Kurds, who have traditionally pushed for their own state,… — Zalmay Khalilzad Copy Share Image
Iran is undertaking a massive effort to expand its influence in southern Iraq. At the same time, that influence decreases the more the political… — Zalmay Khalilzad Copy Share Image
Success in Iraq will be a major setback for terrorists and a major asset for the security of this region. The struggle for Iraq… — Zalmay Khalilzad Copy Share Image
I don't believe that military intervention is always the right approach. What we need is a comprehensive strategy, one that advances democratization, economic reforms… — Zalmay Khalilzad Copy Share Image
The Sunnis continue to see themselves, possibly for nostalgic reasons, as the most influential group and want a stronger central government - quite unlike… — Zalmay Khalilzad Copy Share Image
Americans have eliminated Iran's worst enemies, the Taliban in Afghanistan and Saddam [Hussein]. I occasionally threatened my Iranian counterpart in Kabul that one day… — Zalmay Khalilzad Copy Share Image
Today we're seeing fundamental conflicts within political Islam, with the fundamentalists on the one side and the moderates on the other. Who gains the… — Zalmay Khalilzad Copy Share Image
During the Cold War era, the issue was the containment of Soviet influence, and we tolerated many an authoritarian regime as long as they… — Zalmay Khalilzad Copy Share Image
The terrorists want civil war. Al-Qaida is attacking Shiites. The Shiite militias are taking revenge on the Sunnis. And the Sunnis are become more… — Zalmay Khalilzad Copy Share Image
Nation building is our central task, both in Afghanistan and in Iraq. And states, nations can't just be built with military power. Despite all… — Zalmay Khalilzad Copy Share Image
![“Americans have eliminated Iran's worst enemies, the Taliban in Afghanistan and Saddam [Hussein]. I occasionally threatened my Iranian counterpart in Kabul that one day I would send him a big bill for what we did. But, seriously, Iran is pursuing a dual strategy in Iraq. On the one hand, the…” quote by Zalmay Khalilzad](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9a1/zalmay-khalilzad-26467_afghanistan_americans-have-eliminated-iran-s-worst-e_1213227.jpg)
