Brett McGurk: “I want Iraq to buy U.S. equipment because that buys a long-term strategic relationship.”

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.

the complete withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq is the right policy at this time.

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

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