I do not think that the responsible members of that government right now certainly want us to withdraw.

It is hard to imagine a more important military nomination than that of General David Petraeus.

We need to get that sorted out, General.

It's going to be a violent spring, and we're going to have violence into this summer.

I view that with deep regret, because I think the American people and their representatives deserved better.

Again, we would like a realistic assessment of the situation.

The worst of all worlds be a small, short surge of U.S. forces. We have tried small surges in the past, and they have been ineffective, because our commanders lacked the forces necessary to hold territory after it was cleared.

the ISG report is a recipe for defeat in Iraq.

I have always said we needed more troops in Iraq.

Therefore, the status quo is not acceptable?

the status quo is not acceptable.