It is causing difficulties for my family and myself. I have been doing this thing for a long time. It has been hugely costly at the personal level.

If another incident occurs, Iraq is really vulnerable to it at this time, in my judgment.

right for Iraq at the present time.

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.

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.