These are all elements, but the main thing we can do in the Middle East is encourage the reformist elements.

It took us 50 months in Germany, post World War II to go from the end of the war to a national election.

These are all elements, but the main thing we can do in the Middle East is encourage the reformist elements.

We went into Iraq because Iraq posed a threat to the stability of the region and was engaged in the process of trying to develop weapons of mass destruction and had links to terrorists.

There's clearly something to be said for success and following through on your commitments.

Over a period of time, I think the popular will in Iran will prevail.

So, I think even in Saudi Arabia there is movement. And we have to remember that over the years they've stabilized the oil price and that is tremendously important for the economies of the world. I think we have no choice but to work with the government of Saudi Arabia.