Today, at the White House, with Iraqi President Jalal Talabani.

What We Call Them

I told the President that I’m fully committed to helping the Iraqi government achieve important objectives, we call them benchmarks, political law necessary to show the Iraqi citizens that there is a unified government willing to work on the interest of all people.

The Gloabl War On Articles

Working very hard on de-Baathification law — reform, as well as provincial elections.

Big On Decisions

I told the President the decision I have made — I’ve asked one of my top aides, Meghan O’Sullivan, to return to Baghdad.

Touching His Inner Petulant Brat

She’s going back to serve with Ambassador Crocker, to help the Iraqis — and to help the Embassy help the Iraqis — meet the benchmarks that the Congress and the President expect to get passed.

Past Tense, Present Tense, Future Tense — All In One Sentence

And if all Iraqis showed the same courage you show, we will prevail. And there’s a lot of courageous Iraqis there.