If they were to act responsibly and do as prescribed by their constitution and charter, I personally think there would be far fewer casualties today.

There's been some modest action by the Maliki Government, but it is not in any way measurable as it relates to the goals set out in January of this year when the President announced the surge policy.

Again, Mr. Shinn--and I also address this to Mrs. Long because you have jurisdiction over NATO.

I share your concern regarding our dealing with Russia, and there has been a recent shift in Russia's relationship.

I suggest that we allow our two colleagues from the Senate and our distinguished good colleague from the House of Representatives, Representative Everett--he is the ranking member on the Strategic Subcommittee of the House Armed Services…

So Maliki then has given some tacit recognition to this taking place and in some ways, as you say, cash is flowing down, although whoever opened the spigot could close it overnight, that cash flow.

It seems to me we ought to have some sort of a test case before we in a widespread manner begin to provide arms to certain segments of the Sunni population.

We have to address the consequences in Iran.

I think it's important that we take a look at this thing.

the council of representatives are going to assume control of Iraqi affairs.

While our losses of life and limb have gone down, we're still sustaining loss of life as a consequence of the inaction of the central government.

Clearly, in your testimony today and that of General Petraeus, each of you have distanced yourself from the plan, as announced by the President on January 20.