55 Quotes by Zalmay Khalilzad

will depend not only on our military strategy, but also on the political progress.

We have opened the Pandora's box and the question is, what is the way forward? If another incident (occurs), Iraq is really vulnerable.

We are doing all that we can to help bring about a release and will persist with that.

The reaction that's needed by the Iraqis -- they need to come together.

When there have been differences between the various forces with regard to a particular issue, and they've asked for my help, I have proposed to them options for bridging the differences between them. Failure is not an option, and if they need my help, I have told them I'm available at any time.

We will help them if our help is needed. They will have to decide if they need help or not.

This not only opens the door for insurgents to permanently renounce violence and join the political process in order to stabilize Iraq, it also isolates the terrorists who are the enemy of all Iraqis, while setting the stage for the emergence of a strong and independent Iraq.

Everything that needs to be done must be done to avoid a civil war, and I think they are keenly aware of the danger.

At this point the determination is to meet the August 15 deadline.