"I'm realistic, but at the same time, I'm optimistic. I believe we can overcome the problems. I do not shrink from the level of interest and political economy of the violence that has been caused by successive crises over the past ten years. These interests have prevented the progress of Iraq and the welfare of the citizens, but I am optimistic to the children of the country that they will understand the depth of the problems."
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As quoted in "Saleh Saleh: We are looking at the Arab countries to end the crisis" (30 August 2014), Sharqparsi
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