Brett McGurk: “By helping the Iraqis address these challenges, the United States can gain leverage and influence while pursuing mutual…”

Stabilizing areas after [ISIS] can be even more important than clearing areas from [ISIS].

We believe very strongly we have to have a political transition process that can lead to a sustainable transition inside Syria.

As long as Assad is leading the government in Damascus, there is no way this war will ever end.

The history of immunity agreements, particularly in this region, is really what colors the entire debate.