James D. Fearon testified on 15 September 2006 before the U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Government Reform, Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, on the topic, "Iraq: Democracy or Civil War?"

Congressman Christopher Shays (R-CT), Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, convened a three-day oversight hearing entitled "Iraq: Democracy or Civil War?"

Fearon testified in the third of the following sessions that comprised the hearing:

• Monday September 11
  Part I: When Can Iraqis Assume Full Internal Security?
• Wednesday, September 13
  Part II: What will it Take to Achieve National Reconciliation?
• Friday, September 15
  Part III: What Are the Consequences of Leaving Iraq?