Daesh thought it could exploit the vulnerability of the Iraqi state, but it underestimated the overwhelming desire of the Iraqi people for unity.
In the midst of the war against ISIS, we have also waged war on corruption in civil and military institutions.
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.
We cannot stop senseless violence without the rule of law and security forces that represent and respect every segment of society.
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.
It's not in our interest, nor in the interest of other countries in the region, for terrorists to regroup again.
