This is a big f...ing deal!
Make sure of two things. Be careful - microphones are always hot, and understand that in Washington, D.C., a gaffe is when you tell the truth. So, be careful.
The Turks ... the Saudis, the Emiratis, etc. What were they doing?
If we do everything right, if we do it with absolute certainty, there's still a 30% chance we're going to get it wrong.
US worse off than before Saddam because US lost credibility.
The Middle East is hopeful. There's hope there.