12/26/2016
https://transcripts.cnn.com...
"You do not think there are any politics going on on our side?"
"It would lead to what I believe would be a fractured state, a larger safe haven for al Qaeda types, and over time would be a disaster."
"If neighboring countries see that Iraq is weak and incapable of protecting its border and internal security, then definitely there will be interference."
"I completely concur with the idea that American troops should not be left behind in Iraq without legal protections."