Haider al-Abadi

“We can make sacrifices to fight Islamic State, but the international coalition has to support us.”

“2016 is the year of eliminating corruption.”

“We respect the will of our citizens, whether they are Kurds or Arabs or Turkmen, but will not allow an illegal and unconstitutional procedure done under the threat of weapons to yield results.”

“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.”

“I think Mr. Trump is a pragmatic man; he is a businessman.”

“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.”

“Iraq is fighting a war against terrorism. We are trying our best to fight them. We are trying our best to fight outlaws in our country.”

“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.”

“Inclusiveness has an outlook, an appearance and substance.”

“The Iranians had to come to the forefront of supporting and helping Iraq fight Daesh with advisers, with other help, logistical support for our armed forces, and we very much welcomed that.”

“We cannot afford to fight our neighbor, even if we disagree on many things.”

“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.”

“All border crossings in and out of Iraq must be under the exclusive control of the federal state.”

“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.”

“Corruption is a disease, and sometimes it's institutionalized. It takes years to remove it. But I want to remove it.”

“My role is not to cover up for the crimes of others.”

“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.”

“Our citizens must feel they are part and parcel of this country. This is essential.”

“People are calling on me to put corrupt people into prison. Where do you start?”

“We succeeded in fighting terrorism - we will succeed in reconstruction.”