We want him to form as quickly as possible a good, strong cabinet.

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.

I do believe it's possible that we could adjust our forces, downsizing them in the course of next year,

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.

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

right for Iraq at the present time.