Lamar Alexander actually said...

"The United States will continue to work with a wide range of Iraqis across the political spectrum and civil society to advance this agenda."

"The focus remains on supporting the constitutional system and strengthening democratic institutions that transcend the interests of individuals, political parties, or sectarian components of Iraqi soc..."

"We also stand firm on Article 5."

"I was very, very worried in the early days of this administration to hear the President basically suggest that Russia was not doing anything wrong."