We need a united front against Islamic State and Assad happens to be the decisive power that can fight them. But the situation is preposterous because we also have to respect the calls for change. I would be in favor of a dignified change.

Are Iraqis ready to carry the responsibility for their country? Is Iraq ready to be its own master? We want to be the masters of ourselves and to carry our responsibilities in this region.

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

Sectarian politics gets votes in Iraq. But sectarian government fails in Iraq.

It's customary when great events happen that the U.S. punishes its friends and rewards its enemies.

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

Do not seek to find a reason why elections are not possible. Seek to make them possible, and they will be possible.