From the standpoint of the Defense Department we are satisfied that the production of parts and equipment will continue to meet our supply requirements. |
He has breakfast with members of Congress all the time. Senator Lieberman just returned from Iraq and he had some interesting observations. And he's been very outspoken about what he's seen and the progress that he thinks is being made there. |
He was relieved for matters of personal conduct. |
He's not a minister of defense. This is not typically the level of official that we would do photo opportunities. |
I don't have any information on any imminent releases. |
I don't have any specific information on these images. |
I don't have anything to announce. |
I don't have anything to suggest that is accurate. I have no indication that there are any unaccounted for personnel. |
I don't think anybody is getting alarmed over any one poll, if that's what you're asking me. |
I expect the letter to be delivered soon. |
I have no information that would lead me to believe that there is an imminent release. |
I know of no evidence that supports that claim. |
I think it's fair to say that these are difficult issues -- they are difficult moral, ethical, legal issues. And one would not expect that everyone would come to a consensus on this. |
I think that you'll see going forward that we'll be further increasing funding for chemical, biological defense programs. |
I think there are aspects of this as a classified program that we have expressed some concerns with respect to the appropriateness of some things in an open hearing. We are working very closely to provide all the information that [committee members] need to assess Able Danger. |