George Casey
George Casey
large lead level means numbers totally
Level 1 is being totally independent, and we know they're not going to be there in large numbers for a while. But they're already getting to level 2, which means they can get into and lead the fight.
battalions concerned good level progress year
A year from now, if there are not more battalions at level one I will be concerned. Right now, I am not. I am concerned about level two and we are making very good progress there,
battalions level year
In a year from now, if there's not more battalions at Level One, I'll be concerned. Right now, I'm not,
attacks generate increased insurgency last level seen
The level of attacks they've been able to generate has not increased substantially here over what we've seen in the last year, ... This insurgency is not progressing.
good open price
I think we'll open up with a good price. What's a good price I don't know.
amount degrees ice judging laid looks
It got down to about 20 degrees by 4 a.m., but judging by the amount of ice we laid down, it looks like we got through okay. But it was a very long night.
constitution looked national perception
We've looked for the constitution to be a national pact, and the perception now is that it's not.
abuse detainees past physical received reports security serious several
Over the past several months, I have received reports of serious physical abuse of detainees by ISF (Iraqi Security Forces).
coalition element forces iraqi key presence reducing remains security transition ultimately visibility
reducing the visibility and ultimately the presence of coalition forces as we transition to Iraqi security self-reliance remains a key element of our counter-insurgency strategy.
forceful senator
I would not say necessarily as forceful as Senator Levin just put it,
asked greater july period question
I think right now we're in a period of a little greater uncertainty than when I was asked that question back in July and March,
three
What's important is ... is that the one and three are irrelevant,
coalition exists forces
the possibility for condition-based reductions of coalition forces still exists for 2006.
aspects constitution december elections referendum
The referendum on the constitution and the elections at the end of December are the most important aspects of what we're doing now.