Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 16, 2004
You address this thing in a very broad context, which you are free to do. I was very specific. When he said several hundred thousand, I inquired as to whether there is any document, either in the Department of the Army or the joint staff, which supported that several hundred thousand individuals would be needed in a post-conflict situation.
Said by
Mark Warner
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Questioning the need for troop levels in a post-conflict scenario during a discussion.

Share

More from Mark Warner

Jul 22, 2026

I hope we see the Jay Clayton that I have known and have worked with.

cbsnews.com
Aug 30, 2026

Data centers shouldn’t drain our power and water, or hide deals from residents. Communities deserve transparency.

dailycaller.com
Jul 10, 2026

removing every remaining commissioner just months before the 2026 midterm elections is an extraordinary step that demands an immediate explanation from the administration.

theguardian.com
Aug 5, 2026

It is important that American voters trust that the U.S. Department of Justice’s election monitors will focus only on their statutory ambit.

padilla.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation