Bryan Whitman
Bryan Whitman
actions address behavior department despicable majority men represent states united values vast women
This does not represent the values of the United States military, and doesn't represent the vast majority of the actions and behavior of our men and women in uniform. It is a despicable practice. It's unacceptable. And the department is going to address it.
background number security specific
For a security clearance, you have to go through any number of specific background investigative checks.
concern detainees documents harm information personal potential
Detainee personal information was removed from the transcript because of concern about the potential harm to detainees if the documents were made public.
aid battalion central combined discussion perhaps supportive
And I think there will be some discussion about the possibility of a combined Central American peacekeeping unit, a battalion ... perhaps to come to the aid of each other, mutually supportive of each other.
base changed decisions focus forces ground last mission spike tend trends violence week
The mission and the focus of what our forces are doing has not changed this week from last week or last month. Any spike in violence is unfortunate and is always concerning, but we tend to look at these things broadly and over time, and base our decisions on trends and on what the commanders on the ground feel is an appropriate balance.
information specific
I don't have any specific information on these images.
indication suggest
I don't have anything to suggest that is accurate. I have no indication that there are any unaccounted for personnel.
engagement talking type
That is not the type of engagement that we're talking about.
level minister official photo
He's not a minister of defense. This is not typically the level of official that we would do photo opportunities.
appeal department justice
Clearly, the department will be working with the Department of Justice on the appeal of that decision.
aspect borders control
Being able to control one's borders is an important aspect of sovereignty.
afraid ahead member staff
I'm afraid the staff member got ahead of the decision.
ability capability forces iraqi offer remain responsibility roles security supporting
As they take over responsibility for things there are still US forces in the region. US forces remain in supporting roles with the ability to offer a surge capability to Iraqi security forces.
certain confused facts happened soldiers
Certain facts about what happened to other soldiers got confused with what may have happened to Jessica,