We prefer that the leaders of the Iraqi armed forces do the honorable thing; stop fighting for a regime that does not deserve your loyalty.

Intelligence we gathered at the time indicated that this was in fact leadership and we struck the leadership.

I do not believe the United States is well served by a policy that says it is OK to be immoral in any way.

I have sworn to uphold the Constitution ... and a free press is absolutely vital to the freedom of this country.

From 8,000 miles away... I would not judge a fellow soldier from a friendly nation and how they are employing their resources.

Marines are very good at fighting... And if Gen. Franks wants fighters on the ground and he puts Marines in, he'll have what he wants.

We prefer that the leaders of the Iraqi armed forces do the honorable thing; stop fighting for a regime that does not deserve your loyalty.