Quotes from Haider al-Abadi

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

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.

As prime minister of Iraq, I am required to act in accordance with the Constitution to protect all of the Iraqi people and to keep our country united.

Any claim between the U.S. and Iran, any conflict is bad for Iraq.

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

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 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.

In the midst of the war against ISIS, we have also waged war on corruption in civil and military institutions.

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.

Inclusiveness has an outlook, an appearance and substance.

No effort for autonomy or self-rule can succeed if it is approached illegally.