The meeting was a very positive step. It was a good day today in Baghdad.

Today marks another momentous step in the building of a new Iraq, ... will help pave the path to a democratic and independent Iraq, based on the rule of law.

We want him to form as quickly as possible a good, strong cabinet. It is important that there be a cabinet made up of ministers who will work for all Iraqis and bring Iraqis together.

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

right for Iraq at the present time.

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