Bryan Whitman
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across address coalition community concerns involved iraq leaders legitimate peaceful people political reaching urge
The coalition is involved in reaching out to influential community leaders across Iraq to address legitimate concerns of the people, to urge people to participate in (a) peaceful political process.
detainees except movement released security talk transit
We typically don't talk about the movement of detainees except when they are being transferred or released to another country. We don't typically talk about the transit for security reasons.
believed commission members necessary proceed
Up to this point, it's not believed to have been necessary because of the way in which prosecutors and the commission members have been able to proceed in their trials.
ally global partner totality valuable war
When you look at the totality of what Uzbekistan has been doing, they've been a very valuable partner and ally in the global war on terror,
domestic law policies provide
what the law and policies are on domestic surveillance and to provide some insights about information-sharing between agencies.
closely determine fema refine required
We are working closely with FEMA to determine the capabilities that are required in the state. When you say 15,000 troops, what do you mean? You have to refine that.
certainly defense good ongoing operations partner pay practice respect war
Well, it certainly is the Defense Department's practice to pay our bills. Uzbekistan has been a good partner in the war on terror, particularly ... with respect to our ongoing operations in Afghanistan.
commander decision exercise force job military sufficient sure
We don't want to take unnecessary risk. We do make sure that when we exercise military force we use the right resources, sufficient to get the job done. It is a decision made by the commander on the ground,
decision supreme
We're assessing the decision of the Supreme Court.
proof
The proof is in (Hussein's) actions. That would be positive, if it's true.
detail information looking provided understand
We are looking into what information -- and in what detail -- was provided to the commission, but as I understand it, at least some of this information was provided.
asked efforts government helpful led move rapidly resources russian scene
We're going to move the resources that we think can be helpful to the scene as rapidly as possible. Efforts are being led by the Russian government and it (U.S. assistance) is something that they have asked for.
loss
We were able to snatch her and without any loss of life.
capable certain executing military mission remains
What is certain is the U.S. military remains capable of executing every mission it is assigned.