To be clear, ISIS's take-over has been aided by Prime Minister Maliki’s
malfeasance and incompetence. Maliki has disastrously failed to
reconcile with key Sunni groups. Many -- including myself and Ranking
Member Engel -- urged him to form a more inclusive government so that
ISIS could not exploit legitimate Sunni grievances. Maliki has only
proven himself to be a committed sectarian; certainly no statesman. It
is time for Iraqis to move forward in forming a government that serves
the interests of all Iraqis.
-- House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Ed Royce at Wednesday's Committee hearing.