More pressure on Maliki
If you remember last Dec 2006 Maliki said he really didn't want to be the PM of Iraq and wanted to step down. It is possible he could very well get his wish. Especially if he keeps having visitors.
Admiral Fallon also said that Iraq's Shiite-dominated Government had consolidated power and should have the confidence to reach out to its opponents. "You have the power," he said. "You should take the initiative."