Commanders Quotes

We need experienced Iraqi commanders who can lead troops. Listen, I've always told you that I opposed disbanding the army. - Paul Bremer

We make it clear that if we are kidnapped, we do not want there to be force or any form of violence used to release us. If the government or military commanders choose to do that, that is their responsibility. - Jan Benvie

We have checked with all of our operation commanders, and operations are absolutely normal around the world. - John Hamre

We are at war, and that level of operations does have some impact on troops. But the president continues to be confident, as well as his military commanders, that we can meet any threat decisively. - Trent Duffy

Unless there is a recommendation that comes forward from our military commanders that they require more troops, we don't provide them. - Tony Blair

Unanimous support ... for the troops and their commanders on the ground and respect for their judgment. - Tony Blair