Bryan Whitman
Bryan Whitman
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.
ability control forces government needs overall role security sovereign vital
Any sovereign government needs the ability to control their borders. So the role of the (Iraqi) border-control security forces is one that is vital to the overall security of the country.
challenges front government included iraqi iraqis people political reflects respects views
One of the big challenges that's in front of the Iraqi people is seating a government that reflects and respects the views of all the Iraqi people, and doing it in a way in which all Iraqis can feel included in the political process.
concerns good government member partner respond war
Obviously, we will respond to the concerns of any member of Congress. The government of Uzbekistan has been a good partner in the war on terrorism.
across government law nations states united works
Interpol is a law enforcement-type organization. Clearly, the United States government works in a collaborative way with nations across the globe.
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.
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.
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.
decision supreme
We're assessing the decision of the Supreme Court.
mission remains
Our commanders have addressed that issue. The mission remains what it is each and every day.
beyond congress decay enormous require resources
reconstructing Iraq's infrastructure would require enormous resources beyond what the Congress appropriated -- after 30 years of neglect, decay and corruption.
aspects classified open position program
Our position has not changed. This is a classified program and there are still aspects of it that are not appropriate for an open hearing. And that's what we have told the committee.
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.