Haider al-Abadi

Politician

Iraq

1952 - 2017

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Any claim between the U.S. and Iran, any conflict is bad for Iraq.
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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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People are calling on me to put corrupt people into prison. Where do you start?
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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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If you challenge the constitution and if you challenge the borders of Iraq and the borders of the region, this is a public invitation to the countries in the region to violate Iraqi borders as well, which is a very dangerous escalation.
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The PMF should be loyal only to Iraq, not to anyone else: loyal to Iraqi official institutions, the commander in chief in the country, rather than political parties or any other force outside or inside 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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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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Our citizens must feel they are part and parcel of this country. This is essential.
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When Saddam Hussein was overthrown, Iraqis resolved never to allow one man, one political party, or one segment of society to dominate our diverse nation. Now we have the opportunity to build an Iraq worthy of what we are: a pluralist people, steeped in history, striving to build one nation in peace and mutual respect.
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