You know, never say never.

Soldiering is a very important profession, is it not?

Well, the U.N. Security Council resolution 1973 is very clear. It says all necessary measures to be taken to protect civilians and civilian areas. I mean, that to me is very clear.

The Russians are a very sentimental people.

Nations, not least America, retain full command of their national forces.

Look, we're living in a crazy time right now. There's a lot of craziness going on in the world and in the United States in particular.

You cannot expect soldiers to change people's minds. That has to be done in other ways.