“We'll try to include Iraqi officers in our staffs. We will do everything we can to empower Iraqi security forces to stand up on their own and operate where they can alone.” TryingForceSecurityMilitaryEmpoweringOfficersSecurity Forces Author:John Abizaid
“But clearly the fact that we've gone from zero Iraqi security forces on duty in May to up to 200,000 today is an enormous accomplishment, but it's not enough.” MayEnoughFactsTodayForceGoneSecurityMilitaryDutyEnormousAccomplishmentZeroSecurity Forces Author:John Abizaid
“But the key shift in focus will be from counter-insurgency operations to more and more cooperation with Iraqi security forces and to building Iraqi security capacity.” ForceFocusSecurityMilitaryBuildingKeysCapacityOperationsCooperationInsurgencySecurity Forces Author:John Abizaid
“Certainly our goal is to leave Iraq, but we can't leave Iraq with our forces until we know that the Iraqi security forces are capable and efficient enough to defend the sovereignty of the nation.” KnowsEnoughForceNationsGoalSecurityMilitaryCapableIraqEfficientSovereigntySecurity Forces Author:John Abizaid
