>> i think he will be involved in working with shia, sudi, and kurd. i would be hesitant to use the word mediator. he is someone who will oversee that we're making progress and our attention on resources are matched by what we see needs to happen. i think that he is well-suited to do that. >> can you tell me if the president did anything extraordinary to be posted on the transition since midnight iraqi time? >> i can check and see if we received anything special, or when the last time he spoke with general of the year no and ambassador hill. they are in fairly good contact. >> back of the hundred issue for one moment if the president came here you will likely meet with the state department. >> i think right now, a lot of this has been done -- state department officials have been in contact with him already. i am not even sure it is clear that if he comes to this country that his stock will be in washington. >> is there a particular reason why would not be appropriate? >> no. i think the state department is a pretty good extension of our foreign policy.