The Americans stabbed in the back the forces that worked to bring about the collapse of Saddam's regime and wanted to keep Iraq a sovereign country.

Baathism in Iraq equals Nazism in Germany.

We are not panicking because we know that Islamic State cannot conquer the capital.

Iraq will not allow any action on its soil that could harm the U.S. We don't want any action from our soil to target our neighbors.

Many Sunnis joined Islamic State because they felt they were being treated poorly. Winning back their trust is the primary task of the new government. That will be difficult, but it is possible.

To handle the economy and services in a country like Iraq requires delegation of authority and the choice of competent people.

What was said before is not important.