Christopher Dodd actually said...

"The purpose of the surge was to provide breathing space for Iraqis to engage in political reconciliation."

"We need to more vigorously and dynamically engage with the Iraqi Government to help them build the capacity and the skills to deliver for the needs of their own people."

"the return to sectarian violence is the great fear, here, and if you end up short-changing the funding, the very organizations that have been a part of the solution, here, become part of an ongoing pr..."

"I can also promise you rating agencies are going to be very much a part of our overall effort."