I certainly don't see any easy way out of this mess.

His days in power are numbered. I can't think of too many examples in history where someone who has launched four wars in a decade lost all four and long remains in power.

I know he has considerable sway. I saw it first hand. His predecessors were visiting the leaders, repeating the talking points.

The Bush administration finally did something right in brokering this constitution, ... This is the only possible deal that can bring stability. I do believe it might save the country.

The Timor Sea arrangement will not make the people of East Timor rich but it will give the people of East Timor a chance if the proceeds are spent wisely.

Just as there isn't one Iraqi people, there isn't one Iraqi army. We won't be arming a national army, but armies that are loyal to three different groups.

He is deeply concerned about the future of Iraq.

Forming a new ministry is an arrangement that will help increase oil production. If oil production increases in Alaska, it may be that the Alaskans get a major part of the benefits, but Alaska is still part of the US.

But the Badr Corps is very heavily influenced by Iran. Are we going to be in the business of arming them?

Since sectarian war is already underway between Sunni Arabs and Shiites in Baghdad and some other parts of the country, it is hard to see how a centralized Iraq run by Shiites could serve the interests of its Sunni population.