Iraqis have held elections and have recently put together their government, all encouraging developments.

It is hard to cement any relations with any country based on promises that may not be deliverable.

Public decision-making does not lend itself to certitude.

I think America is going to have to think through whether it wants to uplift the political dialogue or advance an approach that divides and, frankly, can lead to violence.

Iraqis have held elections and have recently put together their government, all encouraging developments.

Civility is not simply about manners.

A government of, by and for the people is obligated to conduct the nation's business in a manner that respects dissent.