Christopher Dodd actually said...

"I think, frankly, that the Syrians share that objective. I don't think their interest, as they perceive it, is the same."

"Syria continues to engage in deeply troubling behavior."

"The previous administration did not believe that we should talk to countries with whom we have a difficult relationship."

"Now, of course, for the United States, we want Iraqis to make these decisions, and we are very encouraged by the elections."