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. Haider al-Abadi Read Quote
In the midst of the war against ISIS, we have also waged war on corruption in civil and military institutions. Haider al-Abadi Read Quote
We cannot stop senseless violence without the rule of law and security forces that represent and respect every segment of society. Haider al-Abadi Read Quote
Our government strives to create an independent and impartial judiciary that applies the law without bias or favoritism. And we are incorporating into our security forces all Iraqis who have taken up arms to defend their families and communities. Haider al-Abadi Read Quote
It’s not in our interest, nor in the interest of other countries in the region, for terrorists to regroup again. Haider al-Abadi Read Quote
We can make sacrifices to fight Islamic State, but the international coalition has to support us. Haider al-Abadi Read Quote
