In a news release announcing its formation, the group said its goal was to "promote regional peace, political freedom and international security through replacement of the Saddam Hussein regime with a democratic government that respects the rights of the Iraqi people and ceases to threaten the community of nations.
[citation needed] The Washington Post reported in November 2002 that "the organization is modeled on a successful lobbying campaign to expand the NATO alliance.
Members include former secretary of state George P. Shultz, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and former senator Bob Kerrey (D-Neb.).
Committee officers and a White House spokesman said Rice, Hadley and Cheney will soon meet with the group.
"[2] With the successful removal of Saddam Hussein, the committee appears to have disbanded, and its once-prominent website no longer exists.