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.

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.

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.