Brett McGurk

We want to see this – this deal reached, all three phases, every hostage come home.

We are committed to getting Edan out as early as possible.

We anticipate that three Americans will come home. One is the toddler, Abigail, and two other American women. And, of course, then we have about 10 total Americans unaccounted for. But we're not going to rest here.

Stabilizing areas after [ISIS] can be even more important than clearing areas from [ISIS].

As long as Assad is leading the government in Damascus, there is no way this war will ever end.

We believe very strongly we have to have a political transition process that can lead to a sustainable transition inside Syria.

The real weapon against ISIS and their ilk comes not just from the barrel of a gun but from the ballot box, the schoolhouse, the courts, and a growing economy.

Assad cannot remain in power if we are ever going to get out of this incredibly difficult situation.

It appears to me that the security situation in Iraq will not improve until a new Prime Minister is elected.

The history of immunity agreements, particularly in this region, is really what colors the entire debate.

I want Iraq to buy U.S. equipment because that buys a long-term strategic relationship.