George Casey
George Casey
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the possibility for condition-based reductions of coalition forces still exists for 2006.
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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.
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It is important for the American people to understand that we should not be afraid of this fight, ... This is a tough fight. Their armed forces members are committed to this. The Iraqis are committed to this.
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Conditions-based reduction of coalition forces is a critical element of our strategy,
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We fully recognize that Iraqi armed forces will not have an independent capability for some time, because they don't have the institutional base to support them,
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We certainly do expect that there is some infiltration of the police and ... the military forces, ... But we don't see it in the way that would render these forces incapable.
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Increased coalition presence feeds the notion of occupation. It contributes to the dependency of Iraqi security forces on the coalition, ... It extends the amount of time that it will take for Iraqi security forces to become self-reliant. And it exposes more coalition forces to attacks.
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The development of the Iraqi security forces is very much on track,
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The referendum on the constitution and the elections at the end of December are the most important aspects of what we're doing now.
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Over the past several months, I have received reports of serious physical abuse of detainees by ISF (Iraqi Security Forces).
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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,
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I think that's entirely possible, senator, ... I mean, as we've looked at this, we've looked for the constitution to be a national compact, and the perception now is that it's not, particularly among the Sunni.
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I think we'll open up with a good price. What's a good price I don't know.
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We do not have a timeline or milestones that directly tie the draw down of coalition units to numbers of Iraqi battalions,