Bryan Whitman Policy Quotations

You can do something perfectly legal, but that is inconsistent with the policy or procedures of the department. Just because it's legal doesn't mean it's the right thing to do.

It is the policy of the United States, as well as the Defense Department, to treat all remains consistent with the Geneva Convention and with the utmost respect. These allegations will be aggressively investigated and, if proven to be true, the individuals will be held appropriately accountable.

It is the policy of the department to preserve life through lawful, clinical means.

This directive provides the overarching Department of Defense policy that mandates humane treatment of detainees.

It is US policy to encourage China to emerge as a responsible international partner. However, there is also a lack of transparency and some uncertainty surrounding China's future path.

The policy of the department is unchanged, and it is to support the preservation of life by appropriate clinical means and to do that in a humane manner.