The loss of any innocent life, indeed any life, is tragic, ... What we must never do is deprive a soldier in harm's way the ability to protect himself and his fellow soldiers. |
The number 140,000 is probably about right, |
The primary security for this referendum and the national election ... will be provided for by Iraqi security forces, |
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, |
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 are a lot more Iraqi security forces available to be employed at this time than there were in January of this year, |
There will be very little overall change in the numbers, |