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

There has not yet been a major ground offensive battle... There are, we know, negotiations going on between the opposition forces and the Taliban leadership for surrender.

Today's tactical victory does not guarantee tomorrow's strategic success.

Tell it like it is.

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.