39 Quotes by Haider al-Abadi

For us, sovereignty of Syria is very important.

Corrupt people sometimes are smart; some of them are dull, but some of them are very smart. They can hide their corruption tactics.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Peace has to be solved equally.

If Syria disintegrates, God forbid, the whole area will be under threat.