Many people in Iraq, that segment of Iraqi opinion, believes that there should be a determined effort to see whether in fact that elections are feasible,

If the security forces continue to be dominated as they are now by political groups or sects, then the people won't trust in them - and the result will be civil war or fragmentation of the country.

I am overwhelmed with happiness and congratulate the Iraqi people.

I think people are rapidly losing confidence in the political class, and I don't blame them.

If the security forces continue to be dominated as they are now by political groups or sects, then the people won't trust in them - and the result will be civil war or fragmentation of the country.

The political parties and groups that did not take part in the election should be invited to participate in the writing of the permanent constitution.