The top-ranking Republican in the U.S. Senate on Sunday expressed frustration with the Iraqi government, saying Republicans were “overwhelmingly disappointed” with the lack of political progress.

“The Iraqi government is a huge disappointment,” Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell told CNN’S Late Edition on Sunday.

“So far, they’ve not been able do anything they promised on the political side,” the Kentucky Republican said, citing the Iraqis’ failure to pass a new oil revenue bill, hold local elections and dismantle the former Baath Party of Saddam Hussein. “It’s a growing frustration.”

“Republicans overwhelmingly feel disappointed about the Iraqi government,” he added.

Reuters

I fully concur.  It is up to the Iraqi people and their government to change their country.  We cannot be expected to be there forever, nor should we.  If the people of Iraq are not willing to stand up and defend and improve their own nation then there is no point for us to remain there sacrificing American lives.