The ISG speaks...

Some brilliant excerpts for the Iraq Study Group...

Given the ability of Iran and Syria to influence events ("influence events", that's a nice euphemism)within Iraq and their interest in avoiding chaos in Iraq, the United States should try to engage them constructively. In seeking to influence the behavior of both countries, the United States has disincentives and incentives available.(of course the big "disincentive" is off the table) Iran should stem the flow of arms and training to Iraq, respect Iraq's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and use its influence over Iraqi Shia groups to encourage national reconciliation.(and I should be 4 inches taller) The issue of Iran's nuclear programs should continue to be dealt with by the five permanent members of the
United Nations Security Council plus Germany.(we all know how well they have dealt with it so far) Syria should control its border with Iraq to stem the flow of funding, insurgents and terrorists in and out of Iraq.(see the above "should")

And everybody should have seen this coming...
"The United States cannot achieve its goals in the Middle East unless it deals directly with the Arab-Israeli conflict and regional instability. There must be a renewed and sustained commitment by the United States to a comprehensive Arab-Israeli peace on all fronts.(Hey now that's an idea why not have the United States involved in the Arab-Israeli peace "process".)

All in all it reminds me of something that came out of a committee in Dilbert.