But this does impact on the question of Iran's motivation in taking certain actions.

It's a really serious issue, in terms of what we are trying to do.

I intend to support, strongly, everyone here.

There were opportunities that this administration had that were arguably overlooked that could have affected Iran's conduct in a different way.

The risk is always there, Senator.

Do you agree that immediate, full accountability is essential for money already appropriated and spent?

There was a poll last year during the campaign that showed more than 70 percent of the troops in Iraq believe we should be out within a year.

Right, but that would be a doable articulation of where we want to end up?

The removal of combat troops from the streets of Iraq?

The issue of the attitudes of people who are serving is in my view not wholly appropriate to the political debate.

I think we up here and the senior military are the fiduciaries of the goodwill and the service of those people.