Haider al-Abadi Quotes
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Corrupt people sometimes are smart; some of them are dull, but some of them are very smart. They can hide their corruption tactics.
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2016 is the year of eliminating corruption.
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I was elected prime minister in 2014 under incredibly difficult circumstances: A third of the country was overrun by terrorists, the economy was struggling, people were divided by sectarianism, and relations with the wider world were strained.
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The role of the government is not to solve religious or sectarian or ethnic problems. These are age-old. I don't think any government of the day can solve all differences. But the government of the day can deliver to our citizens and show our citizens that they are equal in front of the law.
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Corruption is a disease, and sometimes it's institutionalized. It takes years to remove it. But I want to remove it.
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At the end of the day, Iraq was a part of the fight against terrorism.
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All border crossings in and out of Iraq must be under the exclusive control of the federal state.
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Any claim between the U.S. and Iran, any conflict is bad for Iraq.
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It's very important to follow up after the defeat of Daesh militarily. It's not in our interests, nor in the interests of other countries in the region, for them to regroup again.
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Inclusiveness has an outlook, an appearance and substance.
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For us, sovereignty of Syria is very important.
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Iraq deals with the United States regardless of who is in the White House.
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We need ethical journalism. There is also capacity limitations in journalism.
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The Iraqi constitution is clear in two articles: one says that Iraq is united, and the second one prevents any legislation or acts that impact its unity even from the regional side.
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It's not in our interest, nor in the interest of other countries in the region, for terrorists to regroup again.
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In the midst of the war against ISIS, we have also waged war on corruption in civil and military institutions.
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My role is not to cover up for the crimes of others.
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Iraqi oil is sold by Iraq.
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I think Mr. Trump is a pragmatic man; he is a businessman.
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We cannot afford to fight our neighbor, even if we disagree on many things.