The larger issue here is, to the extent-- implicit in your plans for a phasedown of American forces, I always assumed wa...
Clearly, it would be something best accomplished with a regional leader, regional organization.
Senator, we're going to have to watch how the Afghan forces mature.
The collapse of the Assad regime, sir, would be the biggest strategic setback for Iran in 25 years.
Part of our reaction would be to plan for that contingency explicitly?
Is that still central to your plan? Is that something that's still viable?
The only item under consideration is the operational techniques those forces can use, ensuring they have the suitable op...
There is a multifaceted approach for the U.S. Government.
I believe that there will be some very real consequences in what our brethren at State are able to deliver.
I think, poses a continuing destabilizing effect across the region.
As GIRoA increasingly exerts sovereignty, I anticipate there may be additional areas that limit or constrain our forces.
Thank you, sir.
Can you give us a sense in open session of your take on that particular issue?
We have to focus not only on technical and tactical training, but more on values and the professionalism that is require...
the cost to that company would be many times the cost of preemptive action today.
But today you feel confident you could protect the continent of the United States from an attack.
I think we will reach a point that we must have a replacement and I believe we understand where that point is.
I support the triad. I continue to support the triad.
