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.
Peter PaceIntelligence we gathered at the time indicated that this was in fact leadership and we struck the leadership.
Peter PaceI do not believe the United States is well served by a policy that says it is OK to be immoral in any way.
Peter PaceMarines 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.
Peter Pace