But in Washington, it makes sense for each of the services to be doing what they are doing, but that doesn't mean we won't keep looking at the situation. |
It boils down to the way that each service employs its force, and how best then to assure that they get the most out of the people they have. |
It's because of you that Iraqis are experiencing freedom for the first time. And once they taste that freedom they won't want to let it go. |
So I see the terrorist attacks as acknowledgement on the terrorists' part that this is a center of gravity [in the war on terror] and that they're losing. |
The Air Force works with a lot of guardsmen and reservists blended into their units. So as they look at it, a four-month rotation works very well. |
They are proud of what they are doing. They thank me for coming over here when it really should be me who is thanking them. |
We expect our leaders to lead by example, but we do not expect them to give up their individual rights. |
When the Marines do the math, they figure they can get the most out of Pfc. Pace in six- or seven-month deployments inside a normal four-year commitment. |
When they wake up this Christmas Day, and they're away from home, they also can take enormous pride in being part of a really historical year. |