Brett McGurk: “Assad cannot remain in power if we are ever going to get out of this incredibly difficult situation.”

If confirmed, I will do everything in my power, drawing on all the tools of our foreign policy, to build a lasting partnership with Iraq that is worthy of their memory and sacrifice.

There is so much the United States must do to mitigate risks of backsliding and increase prospects for consolidating the many gains that we have seen since the worst periods of the war.

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.

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