Bryan Whitman
Bryan Whitman
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.
al attacks conduct connected continue defense department discovered documents prior qaeda review shows specific
While we continue to review the documentation and conduct interviews, and while there are some who allege specific documents exist, the Defense Department has not discovered any documentation that shows Mohamed Atta connected to al Qaeda prior to the attacks of 9/11.
military planning respect seen stories wild
With respect to stories that I have seen that try to characterize military planning with respect to Iran, I would characterize as wild speculation.
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.
bars evidence formal looking offering type whether
We are looking at whether or not a formal instruction that bars the prosecution from offering this type of evidence is necessary.
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.
change continue
There is no change in policy, and we will continue implementing the policy.
capable certain executing military mission remains
What is certain is the U.S. military remains capable of executing every mission it is assigned.
case code hold military uniform violated
What this case demonstrates is what the military has said it would do all along, and that is to hold those accountable who violated policy, procedures, uniform code of military justice, and did things that were inappropriate and wrong.
country forces level overall security
The overall level of (Afghan and NATO) security forces in the country is growing.
clinical department humane life means policy support
The policy of the department is unchanged, and it is to support the preservation of life by appropriate clinical means and to do that in a humane manner.