The draft constitution has moved in the right direction and is moving toward becoming the national compact Iraq needs.

right for Iraq at the present time.

The Kurds say they will not come back unless Iraq is federal.

It's clear that we have a lot at stake in Iraq. Failure is not an option for Iraqis or for us here in Iraq.

There is movement across its borders of people and matériel used in violent acts against Iraq.

I think we would assume since these discussions are with regard to our concern with Iranian policies in Iraq that it (the talks) should be in Baghdad.