John Vines Quotes (10 Quotes)

the capabilities of the Iraqi security forces, the capability of the government to support those forces in the field, the state of the insurgency and a whole range of conditions.

Based on the national elections that took place in January, we anticipate that insurgents will attempt to intimidate voters and deprive them of the opportunity to vote,

Of course the debate and the bitterness is disturbing. But, after all, we are a democracy, and that is what democracy is about ... people will have differences of opinion,

He moves furtively. He has what is known as good trade craft, ... ... It means that he knows how to avoid exposure to being caught. He's very good.

The problem is, the security mission goes on here and if we take some out, those that are left are at some risk it increases their risk, ... Unfortunately, we're not able at this time unless someone is known to have a family member wounded or injured or killed we're not in a position to make those adjustments.

Of course the debate and the bitterness of it is disturbing. But, after all, we are a democracy and that is what democracy is about. People will have differences of opinion, ... Certainly, soldiers are concerned about whether or not they enjoy the support of not only their elected representatives but the people. And they know that they have their support.

There are a lot more Iraqi security forces available to be employed at this time than there were in January of this year,

I know that our recommendations will be based on conditions here in-country. They will not be based on the things that you allude to,

Countries in the region recognize that there is nothing honorable in coming to Iraq and blowing up fellow Muslims or innocent men, women and children going to a mosque, ... There is action being taken.

The loss of any innocent life, indeed any life, is tragic, ... What we must never do is deprive a soldier in harm's way the ability to protect himself and his fellow soldiers.