John Vines Quotations

Of course the debate and the bitterness is disturbing. But, after all, we are a democracy, and that is what democracy is about ... people will have differences of opinion,

Of course the debate and the bitterness is disturbing,

He moves furtively. He has what is known as good trade craft, ... ... It means that he knows how to avoid exposure to being caught. He's very good.

the capabilities of the Iraqi security forces, the capability of the government to support those forces in the field, the state of the insurgency and a whole range of conditions.

But after all, we are a democracy, and that is what democracy is about, is people will have differences of opinion.

Based on the national elections that took place in January, we anticipate that insurgents will attempt to intimidate voters and deprive them of the opportunity to vote,

I know that our recommendations will be based on conditions here in-country. They will not be based on the things that you allude to,

The problem is, the security mission goes on here and if we take some out, those that are left are at some risk ? it increases their risk, ... Unfortunately, we're not able at this time ? unless someone is known to have a family member wounded or injured or killed ? we're not in a position to make those adjustments.

There will be very little overall change in the numbers,

The problem is that the security mission goes on here. And if we take some out, those that are left are at some risk. It increases their risk,