I hope that you will take our suggestions in the spirit of not trying to embolden the enemy, but to conscientiously point out where we can t...
If you can help us measure how we are moving toward victory, if you can give us objective criteria...
I think every member of this committee--and I know every one of them well, on that side of the aisle, on this side of the aisle, having had ...
I believe, Admiral, that it will be difficult, in the short-term, to determine the progress of the military side of this equation.
Mr. President, look at all options by which you may not need that full complement, and, Mr. President, look carefully at the rules of engage...
This war has been mishandled. No one doubts that mistakes have been made in Iraq.
I think that we could know fairly soon whether we are going to have an Iraqi government that is truly committed to this overall process.
it seems to me that, again, from my glancing visit through that country last month, there is a lack of confidence among the other sects--oth...
If these benchmarks are not received by the end of today, Senator McCain and I will be consulting on what will be the next step to obtain th...
Clearly, this is not going to be something that we would like to continue for an extended period of time.
Second.
On the one hand, the increase of our troop levels, in the short term, is going to put additional strain on the Army and the Marine Corps for...
I do hope that you've had an opportunity to look through this.
A loss of this situation will implode that region into such strife.
You will work with your commanders to get the violence down.
I would like to give you a quote. There are many quotes, but one I would be interested in your response to.
We have a strategy and a plan for success in Iraq and we are broadly on track in achieving our goals.
I am grateful for your extraordinary service and personal sacrifice throughout your career.
