I think the most important thing to start with is dialog.
It’s important for me to speak directly to the Prime Minister, as well as other Iraqi leaders.
We are strongly committed to an Iraq that is sovereign and stable and self-reliant.
We have made enormous progress working alongside the Iraqi Government over the last few months.
We want to be fully briefed, and nothing does that better than face-to-face meetings.
I remain convinced that our shared resolve and commitment to progress is greater than the obstacles that stand in our wa...
We respect Iraqi sovereignty and the sacrifices that you have made for your country.
You can choose to build new bridges instead of building new walls.
They do so with the knowledge that they have stood alongside the Iraqi people in creating a more stable and prosperous c...
To say thank you to the troops.
You have performed brilliantly in every mission that has been given to you.
I came here to reaffirm the importance of Turkey and the importance of the partnership between our two countries.
I want you to know that the world will be what you make of it.
We are going to do everything required to make sure that the commitment we make to our veterans is met.
Simple exchanges can break down walls between us.
I think that my presence here can help do that.
A part of that process involves giving you a better sense of America.
It is time for us to transition to the Iraqis.
