Bryan Whitman
Bryan Whitman
forces iraqi maintain national stability
It's really to maintain stability of the U.S. forces during the Iraqi national elections.
goods pay practice services
It's our practice to pay our bills, ... goods and services previously rendered.
weapons
It's part of our conventional weapons inventory. We use it like we use any other conventional weapon.
continue department hurt might money shifting start ways
Then, of course, the department has to continue to do business. And that's when you start doing things that you don't want to do and shifting money in ways that might not make sense and potentially hurt other (defense) programs, too.
consistent convention defense geneva held policy proven remains treat united utmost
It is the policy of the United States, as well as the Defense Department, to treat all remains consistent with the Geneva Convention and with the utmost respect. These allegations will be aggressively investigated and, if proven to be true, the individuals will be held appropriately accountable.
clinical department life policy preserve
It is the policy of the department to preserve life through lawful, clinical means.
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.
believe imminent information lead
I have no information that would lead me to believe that there is an imminent release.
armor best body deployed members services
The body armor that the services are issuing to deployed service members is the best body armor available.
engagement talking type
That is not the type of engagement that we're talking about.
across address coalition community concerns involved iraq leaders legitimate peaceful people political reaching urge
The coalition is involved in reaching out to influential community leaders across Iraq to address legitimate concerns of the people, to urge people to participate in (a) peaceful political process.
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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.
aid battalion central combined discussion perhaps supportive
And I think there will be some discussion about the possibility of a combined Central American peacekeeping unit, a battalion ... perhaps to come to the aid of each other, mutually supportive of each other.
close policies procedures
And my sense is that they are pretty close to finalizing what the policies and procedures will be for that,