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.

I have to use the word 'insurgent' because I can't think of a better word right now.

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