With Iraq, he has to mix resolution-america surely must keep its troops there throughout 2007-with contrition: he owes Americans and Iraqis a frank explanation of the mistakes made.

对于伊拉克问题，他还需要在保持立场坚定(美国必须在2007年全年维持伊拉克的驻军)的同时，为所犯的错误诚恳地进行自我批评——他还欠美国人和伊拉克人一个解释。