We are open to all offers of assistance from other nations, and I would expect we would take people up on offers of assistance when it's necessary.

it's not my position to get into telling people what they can and cannot report.

He talks to a variety of groups from across the political spectrum and reaches out to people from all walks of life.

this is really a time for people to come together.

In survey after survey, the Iraqi people say, 'We want to choose our leaders.'

It is a historic milestone that the Iraqi people will be voting on a constitution this Saturday. It's a hopeful sign for the entire broader Middle East.