The national unity government will need to implement a program that brings all Iraqis together, builds a happy future for the people of Iraq, and gets Iraq to stand on its own feet. – Zalmay Khalilzad
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. – Zalmay Khalilzad
It is important that the Iraqi people have confidence in the election results and that the voting process, including the process for vote counting, is free and fair. – Zalmay Khalilzad
The U.S. and Iraq will work together next year to shift Iraqi resources from unproductive subsidies to productive uses that enable Iraqis to earn livelihoods. – Zalmay Khalilzad