"For the indefinite future, I see no reason that exit strategy or a declaration of the end of America's role should be our guiding principle."
"We ought to be providing them with advisers, who were so effective in buttressing the professionalism of the Iraqi security forces prior to 2012."
"If we combine all those, I think we can start to get a comprehensive strategy which can push back ISIS along with the political line of action."
"But I think what we need to do is we need to support all of the moderate factions in Iraq."
"I certainly agree with my colleague, Steve Biddle, that we should not offer unconditional aid to the Iraqi armed forces as they currently stand."
"I don't think he is according it the priority that it deserves."
"I do think that the Free Syrian Army has an interest in fighting our enemies, chiefly Hezbollah and ISIS."
"I don't think we can afford to take a hands-off attitude and say, well, we are not going to help do anything at all in Iraq to check the growth of ISIS as long as Maliki is in power."
"I would certainly agree with the general consensus that Maliki has to go, and I think most Iraqis increasingly feel the same way."
"I urge you to back the administration's request for $500 million in aid, even though I am very concerned about how that aid will be spent."
"I have urged the Obama administration to engage, to look at the region holistically, and to continue and to outline a comprehensive policy and strategy for the region."