What we've seen in the past two days, the attack has had a major impact here, getting everyone's attention that Iraq is in danger.

Things are getting better. The Iraqis came to the brink of civil war as a result of the attack on the shrine ... The Iraqi leadership came together and rose to the occasion and that's a good thing.

I don't believe that we got him. Of course, his days are numbered, we are after him, we are getting ever closer.

Success in Iraq will be a major setback for terrorists and a major asset for the security of this region. The struggle for Iraq is the struggle for the future of the world.

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.