We have no responsible party, I understand, that would pay to remove this dam.
They are not going to give up their desire for independence. That is clear. They want an independent state.
If we create even an inch of daylight between us and the Iraqis, we will get thrown out again.
it is in our national security interests to make sure that Iraq becomes a stable country and does not become an Iranian client state
The mission to destroy ISIS's military and terrorist capabilities in Iraq must continue under a strong U.S. lead.
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We need to leave no opening for the Iranian-backed movement to cut us out.
That is not a way that I think is conducive to setting up a partnership of trust that becomes critically important for defeating ISIS.
How are we able to be a partner if we are reducing our capacity to help in regards to development assistance and diplomacy?
We tell them that they are not welcome in our country.
I think the big question is whether Iraq can unify behind their effort to rid the country of ISIS and finally move forward politically.