I believe we've... we've worked very hard with the Iraqis to build a better place ever since the fall of Saddam's government.
John AbizaidWe've got to ensure that the quality and the capability of these forces will be good enough to withstand the challenges that the insurgents and the terrorists will present to the new Iraqi government.
John AbizaidIt's clear to me now that we've got to reach out to the Arab Sunni community in particular in an effort to cause some moderate political activity to take place so they join the future of Iraq.
John Abizaid