Iraqis and Americans share a common bond and a common purpose. It is a cause worth fighting for.
Clearly, the department will be working with the Department of Justice on the appeal of that decision.
Being able to control one's borders is an important aspect of sovereignty.
He's not a minister of defense. This is not typically the level of official that we would do photo opportunities.
This has been one area where there has been some concern raised and so the department is taking a look at it and may issue a special instruction on it.
this is a legal matter, it will be handled as such, but it should not surprise anyone that detainees would make false allegations against their captors.
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.
And I think there will be some discussion about the possibility of a combined Central American peacekeeping unit, a battalion ... perhaps to come to the aid of each other, mutually supportive of each other.
And my sense is that they are pretty close to finalizing what the policies and procedures will be for that,
The coalition is involved in reaching out to influential community leaders across Iraq to address legitimate concerns of the people, to urge people to participate in (a) peaceful political process.
The deputy secretary of defense is not in the business of approving interrogation plans.
