I think the country came to the brink of civil war. (They) decided to come together and now the risk of civil war from this attack on the golden mosque is over.

Things are getting better. The Iraqis came to the brink of civil war as a result of the attack on the shrine ... The Iraqi leadership came together and rose to the occasion and that's a good thing.

Everything that needs to be done must be done to avoid a civil war, and I think they are keenly aware of the danger.

The neighbors can make it harder. It can take longer. But success is inevitable. This country has the resources to become a very rich and powerful country. It behooves the neighbors of Iraq to help.

The U.S. and Iraq will work together next year to shift Iraqi resources from unproductive subsidies to productive uses that enable Iraqis to earn livelihoods.

Iraq's political parties and their leaders must come together to reinforce their commitment to democratic principles and national unity.