"We are not going to abandon Iraq."

"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."

"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."

"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."