The bottom line is that after we defeat the armed forces of Iraq, that we will want to and need to provide stability throughout that country.
Peter PaceI can tell you categorically that any mal- treatment of any detainees by U.S. forces or coalition forces is totally unacceptable - that our orders have and will continue to be that we will treat everyone in our charge with - humanely and with respect.
Peter PaceFrom 8,000 miles away... I would not judge a fellow soldier from a friendly nation and how they are employing their resources.
Peter PaceIntelligence we gathered at the time indicated that this was in fact leadership and we struck the leadership.
Peter Pace