Bryan Whitman
Bryan Whitman
information suggest
We have no information to suggest they have done so.
casualties civilian
we have no indications that the allegations of civilian casualties is accurate.
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.
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.
decision supreme
We're assessing the decision of the Supreme Court.
activity agencies collected defense department extent information interests law legitimate protecting states united
What I can tell you is that the Defense Department does have legitimate interests in protecting its installations, in protecting its people, and to the extent that they use information collected by law enforcement agencies to do that, that's an appropriate activity of the United States military.
capability increasing material possible radar strides
It is possible they are increasing their capability in making strides in radar absorbing material and targeting.
proved year
That was rumored a year ago and never proved to be confirmed.
situation
It's a situation that is being monitored closely.
mission remains
Our commanders have addressed that issue. The mission remains what it is each and every day.
conspiracy cover defense department engaged gulf illness information learn provide rapidly regarding simply sort war
The idea that the Defense Department has engaged in any sort of conspiracy to cover up any information regarding Gulf War illness is simply not true. We have nothing to hide. As we learn new information, we provide it as rapidly as possible.
biological defense forward funding further increasing
I think that you'll see going forward that we'll be further increasing funding for chemical, biological defense programs.
weapons
It's part of our conventional weapons inventory. We use it like we use any other conventional weapon.
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.