Central government Quote by Zalmay Khalilzad

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

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

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

In my job I do my best to look forward.

— Zalmay Khalilzad

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Everyone believes that the prospect for a civil war has diminished significantly over the past several days. All the mainstream leaders of Iraq believe…

— Zalmay Khalilzad