As the administration has been saying for three years, success in Iraq ultimately depends on the Iraqis and the new military strategy very much depends on Maliki’s willingness/ability to deliver on the Iraqi troops he has committed (apparently the best army and national police forces he has) and stick to the agreed upon rules of engagement that will permit our troops the latitude they need. The administration recognizes that President Bush has to display the resolve and commitment needed to reassure our Iraqi allies while leaning on them to make tough calls with the leverage that his resolve and commitment aren’t open-ended.