We simply disagree with the audit's conclusion that the CPA provided less-than-adequate controls over Iraqi funds that were provided to Iraqi ministries through the national budget process for hundreds of projects, essential services, Iraqi salaries and security forces.
This directive provides the overarching Department of Defense policy that mandates humane treatment of detainees.
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.
They have an ongoing interest in this Able Danger project and we're working with them to provide them with the kinds of information they seek to have on this.
We are looking into what information -- and in what detail -- was provided to the commission, but as I understand it, at least some of this information was provided.
Our modern weapons systems use advance technologies that provide the US military with cutting edge capabilities, and to the extent that information is shared with inappropriate entities, that could be harmful to our national defense.
what the law and policies are on domestic surveillance and to provide some insights about information-sharing between agencies.