I think that we still believe in a way forward in Iraq. They just have to take the opportunity.
the single best blunt, frankly, to both ISIL and to a strong, dominant Iranian influence in Iraq is a strong, capable Federal Government bas...
The U.S. really does have a vital national security interest in ensuring that Iraq or any other country does not become a safe haven for ter...
the threat from ISIL that that poses to us, to our allies, to our partners, and the importance that puts on pushing back on them.
I agree that the sectarian violence that had been raging in Iraq at the height of the war was significantly diminished, significantly, by th...
I think that things may have been different, but I don't know that we wouldn't be in a similar situation to where we are today.
I think that it is critical that we have a thoughtful regional approach to this problem before we jump in.
I believe so.
It is the political piece and that is critical.
of course we are invested in making sure that it continues as a viable state and doesn't become a breeding ground for terrorists.
we have invested incredible amounts of blood and treasure.