a military strategy alone without a functional Iraqi government and without the support of non-DOD agencies cannot effectively prevail in Iraq.
the Shia militia are deliberately avoiding contact with us.
this strategy of a surge I think is probably compromised by the same factors.
I just fear that you're going to be placed in an impossible situation.
Your appointment represents a devastating critique of the national security apparatus of this White House.
Well, then he should be fired, because, frankly, if he's not capable of being the individual responsible for those duties and they've passed...
the effect of our operations or the perception of our operations at least initially would be that we are conducting generally attacks agains...
I think if the President was really serious he should replace Mr. Hadley, appoint you as a civilian, not as an Army officer.
I could go down a list of other major responsibilities you'll have.
It is another political, public relations ploy, rather than a significant change in strategy.
I think you're going to be a superb Secretary of the Army and I certainly support you.