So yes sir, I do think it is possible." But senator John McCain, the senior Republican on the committee, was clearly frustrated.

VOA: standard.2010.04.14

But I think that we have put our own stamp on something very traditional and we can add our own personalities to it.

VOA: standard.2010.07.01

The issue of Kirkuk,of course, is a very explosive one, but I don't think it's going to explode,now because the Kurds are very dependent on the U.S.and Turkey.

VOA: standard.2009.10.26

I really did. I mean,sure, maybe we could do it again, but it's tough I mean the amount of money time and effort that goes into these things puts a huge strain on the city and the resources, so I hope we go for it again but I think it's hard,".

VOA: standard.2009.10.02