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Too many real bombs have been blowing up inIraqrecentrY.
But as homfying as their conseqoences are; thepolitic8l bombs

that haven't blown up are even more significant . . .
There has been a danger ofoutright civil war erupting among Sunnis intent on regaining their old privilegeS, Shlites'-bent on
holding earty elections that would give them governmental control and Kurds detennined to maintaintheir aUlDnomy. L. Paul
Bremer III has been ~Iaying the Kea~u Reeves role, trying to keep the ~us inone piece.
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Bremer's efforts were rewarded this week wh~n the 25-member I~qi 'Governing 'Coun~1 agreed on ~ 'i~~rim·. con~tiMion 1hat'"
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is a marvel ofliberalism. Itguarantees free speech, free religion, free assembly and numerous other rights that-are taken for.: : .
granted in the West .but are conspeuously absent in the Arab wo~d . Despite an attempt by some clercsto impose·Islamic
dictates, the constitution says only that shana will be one source among many for Iraqi law. Sure,·the document leaves
important issues unresolved, such as the future role ofpolitical militias, but it's pretty impressive that agreefT\e.nt was reached
at all by a fractious group of Iraqis. .
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.The biggest outstanding issue is how toselect an interimgovernment after.the fonnal U.S. occupation"e'nd,s June 30. Bremer
pushed for caucuses; Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani,the leader ofIraq's Sh,Utes, insisted,on elections. 1!'I.,adevelopme.nt '
reminiscent ofWinston Churchill's famous ql!ip about battleship procurernenr(The admiralty asked for six ships,..!he'. .
government offered four, so they compromised on eighr), they seem to be head.ing for neither elections i)or caucuses, '
Though the exact mechanism remains undetermined, power islikely to passon June 30 to an unelected provisional
. govemment, probably an expanded Governing Council, which will,prepare for elections by .Jan. 30. . .: " " .
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Sistani deserves kudos for abandoning his earBer insistence on immediate'nationwide balloting, which would have been
unworkable. The ayatollah's willingness to compromise suggests a keen awareness ofhis 'adopted country's troubled history.· . :
~n 1920, Iraqi Shiites led a bloody rebellion against British rule. The British, eager to pull out, handed over authority toStinnis
led by a Hashemite ·royal family imported from Hijaz. The Shiites were frozen out ofpower for the next eight decacles: Sistani
doesn't want to repeat that mistake by forcing out coalition troops prematurely ormaking Iraq ungovem~bl8. Th~ he was
willing to back down,after U.N. envoy lakhdar Brahimi agreed that elections couldn't be heki right away, .' '.. ' .
. There is more good news coming from Iraq. Thanks inpart 10 the mIlCh-maligned work ofHalliburton, the country's on ,
production and electricity generation will soon surpass prewar levels. The number ofcoalition soldiers killed inJanuary and
February (75) was 52% lower than in November'and December (158). The numoer of U.S. Soldiers wounded fell even more
during ,that period - to 260 from 638. ' . . .
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Ofcourse, the glad tidings shouldn't be exaggerated. One reason why attacks on coalition soldiers are down is ~at as
Tuesday's atrocities inBaghdad and Kamala demonstrate, terrorists are finding lraqis,an easier target. But atthoug~ 'the ' "
terrorists can kill and maim, .they cannot win public support. In the Sunni Triangle, where most of the violence' isoccumng, 21 ..
'. imams issued a fatwf! condemning "any act ofviolence againsf Iraqi state government workers, polce and soldie~ :' , ,'.
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As responsibility for fighting insurgents 'and criminals falls more squarely on Iraqi shoulders, the number of foreign casuatties
should decline still further. Coalitioo troops won't be able toleave Iraq for years, but they will be able·to concentrate their
efforts outside major cities, where they will be less vulnerable to attack. Having Iraqis, not Amercans, patrotcity streets should
also remove some ofthe resentments fostered by foreign occupaion.
More bombs, bath real and metaphorical, are certain to go offinlhe days ahead, but Iraq ~Irea<tt has confounded many
Westem ·progressives· who doubled that the Arab world could ever make progress. The bus may be rickety and it may have :
lost some passengers, b,ut.:.... guess what? - irs on schedule toward ,l~ finat destination: demOcracy. " . ' ... ' '. ..
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:Max Boot, a senior fellow atthe Ccunc/7 on Foreign Relations, writes a weekly column for the Los Ang6!6s· Tif1J8S.
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~ Talking Points - Progress in Iraq - March 9, 2004
Following are highlights ofremarks by Secretary Donald Rumsfeld on Iraq's interimconstitution given at a press
briefing today by the secretary and Marine Corps Gen. Peter Pace, vice chairman ofthe Joint Chiefs ofStaff.
~ The briefdelay in the 11nal signing of the Transitional Administrative Law (TAt) Is a sign of the progress
being made in .Iraq. . .
• Iraqis from a range ofethnic, political and religious traditions settled·their debate peacefully.
• The debate, discussion and free exchange ofviews ofthe Iraqi Governing Council (IGC) members.are
hallmarks of a democratic society. .
• Americans are accustomed to delays while proposed legislation is debated. However, the process of .
political debate and discussion is new to Iraqis, who barely a year ago lived under one ofthe world's most
bru.taJ dictatorships. '
)0 Iraq nowhas anInterim consututlcn, with a Blli of Rights that protects all Iraqi clt~zens.
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• Iraqisare now guaranteed freedom ofreligion and worship, the right to free expression, to assemble and
demonstrate, to organize political parties and to vote; and the right to 'equal treatment under the lawand a
fair trial: . '
• Discrimination based on gender, nationality, religion and origin is prohibited.
)0 The process by which the TAL was established is as Important asthe document ~elf.
.• The process required both Vigorous debale and peaceful compromise.

• The leaders ofthe IGC have not only enacted a landmark law, but also shown he world Iraqis are ready for
the diffICUlt work ofdemocracy.
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. • . Some Iraqi Civil Defense Corps soldiers are spending the month training atBaghdad Intemational Airport's
Camp Slayer with soldiers from the 1st Armored Division's 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry.Regiment. Their .
trainjng includes both classroom and hands-on instruction, Including perfonning route security and ' .
. conducting raids and searches. . . .
• .Reconstruction on the Al Mat Bridge iscomplete. More than 3,000 trucks per day travel over the bridge on
the main highway from Jordanto Baghdad, bringing reconstruction and.humanitarian aid. A ~ypass 'was
consfructed around the damaged bridge in July 2003, allowing repairs to begj~ .
• Iraqi children will soon be able to participate in Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Scouting was first introduced in
Iraq in 1921 , but was terminated under Saddam Hussein's regime. The initiative to bring scouting back to
Iraq was launched recenUy with the backing ofthe World Scouting Organization and the Arab Scout
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~ Talking Points - U.S. Global Defense Posture - March 10, 2004
The U.S. Defense Strategy, as outlined in the September 2001 Quadrennial Defense Review, Identified the
need to reorient U.S. global defense·posture - where U.~. military personnel, equipment, and installations
: are located everseas ~ giv~.n the different security environment now faced bythe United States. .
. •. • DoD's global postur.e study seeks to support the new Defense Strategy'sfour poHcy goals: Assure allies and
friends; dssuede competition ~y influencing the strategc choices ofkey states; deter adversaries with forward
. forces; and defeat any adversary ifdeterrence fails. .. :. . ...
• New strateqic circumstances demand reviewofan overseas footprintthat by~nd-larg~ still reflects the ·realities
. ofthe Cold War. Defining elements ofthese new circumstances: . .
.~ Terrorist gr~upsand outlaw statesare seeking access to unprecedented.destructive power, inpluding :.

nuclear, biological, and chemical (N·Se) weapons. :
» As we learned on September 1·1, 2001, the u.s. homeland is threatened in new ways by active and
capable terrorist groups. Allied territory is vulnerable as well.
» The U.S. and Allies face growing .challenges from anti-access capabilities, including NBC weapons and
missiles.
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> Anumber offailed orfailing ststes have emerged that contain ungoverned areas that may serve as
breeding grounds orsanctuary for te~rism : . . . . .
» Varlousreqional powers are atstrategiccrossroads, leading to unCe~a inty about their intentions and-future·
strategic di~ction . · -
The Department's approach to changing U.S. global posture seeks to strengthen U.S. (Jefenae relatJonshlpl
with-key allies and partners; improveflexibility to contend with uncertainty; enable·actlon both regionally
and-globally; explolt.advantages in rapid power projection; and focus on overall capabilities Instead of .
numbers.
. ' . . Develop flexibility to contend With uncertainty. "
. » The U.S. changing strategic circumstances defy prediCtion. Therefore, DoD .wiD develop new and' .
expanded.security relationships to emphasite flexibility inforce postUre and basing.
• Strengthen allied roles.
» The U.~. will expand opportunities for Combined training with ames, with the goal to bring relevant al~ " . .~ . "
capabilities .to·the War-on Terror. .... . . - .. . .. .
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> The U.S. footprint will be tailor~d to match emerging,relationships and local conditions, and also't6 reduce '
the impact ofU.S. presence on host-nations:
• Focus bOth within and across regions.
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that forces should not be tied to any single area or egion. The U.S. will work with key allie,s'not si~ply on
regional problems, but also on global issues such as terrorism and proliferaton. A1li!!s'wfli h~lp Us to:
develop global reach-back capabilities. "
• Exploit advantages iii rapid power projection'. , I '
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»' ,Srnce forces wilt not likelyfight in place, U.S. regional presence requires'realignment toimprove rapid
response,capabilities for distant contingencies. This means,an updated transport and supPort " , '
, infrastructure to facilitate movement offorces and b .operate in remote areas. Italso means uPdated '
commend structures for deployable operations. ,. " . , , ' , ' ,: "
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'» Overmatching power-leveraging U.S. advantag'es in knowfedge, speed, preclslen, ana lethalitY~as
supplanted overwhelming force as a defining concept-or mili.tary'ac;:tion. The speCific nurober offorward- '
based forces in a given area is no longer an accurate representation ofthe effective militarY papability that
, the !J.S. can bring to bear. " , " " ' " :' . " " . , ,
The Department of Defense has intensified public eutreach to Inform and consu~t'With 'alll~s and'Congren,
about these change.. '
• On November 25111, the President announced the intent to accelerate dscussions on the'GlobaJ 'Pd~ture . .
Review. However, no dedsions have been made yet on the shaPe of the U.S.' future global posture.
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.. and partners about the global posture review.,
• Senior-level State and DoD officials conducted intensive discussions in European capitals in December 2003~
and inAsian capitals dUrin~ Ja~uary and February 2004. ' .
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~ Talking Points - Contractors in Iraq - March 11,2004
Contradors are contributing to the success'of the Coalition mission in Iraq.

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supporting our troops, helping restore vltal
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> The support ofconiractors in'Iraq has freed atleast 24,000 soldiers for war fighting who Would otherwise
be required for logi~tical tasks. ." "
> Contractors are providing food, shelter and logistical support for U.S. troops, Coalition partners 'and staff ',
worki ~g in IfaQ. '
>. Connaciorsn Iraqare ~p~iring and rebuUding schools, banks, railway stations, ~Iiriics, mosques, and .
water.treatment plants.' Contracts have also been awarded to provide pOli~ and fire fighting equipment.
hospital supplies, electrical powerequipment and buses. In addition', contractors are building ' .. '
playgrounds, youth centers, housing, roads, sewers and irrigation systems.
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> More than 55,000 Iraqis are employed by contractors, atan average wage of$4.00 ~ $5.00 dollars per '.
9ay - ,far exceeding what most lraqls earned under the rE:igim'~ ofSaddam Hussein.'
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,• For contractors, doing: business in Iraq is not :likedOing business anywhere else: itis difficu'lt and often'"
dangerous.
» Itis'estimated that several dozen civilian contractors from at least four different countries (South Korea,
U:S., France, Columbia) have died in Iraq, and many more have been injured.
' . ' With the heipofcomradors, significant progress has ~~eady been 'achieved: .
> The Coalition has successfully helped in reopening all 240 Iraqi hospitalsand 95 percent of Iraq's 1,200
medical clinics. '
> Todaylraq is 'producing more than 2 million barrels ofoil per day, ofwhich more than 1.7:millk;n'barrel$
per day is exported to the world 'market - resum'ng in $7.4 billion in revenue todate to.support ttie l~qi
economy and reccnsuuctonefforts ' .
» Approxjm&tely 400 Iraqi courts are back inoperation.
>' The newlraqi'dinar'is in circulation.'
~ Approximately.170 newspapers are being pubished.,

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, > 5.1million Iraqi students are back In the classroom, and 51 million new textbooks have been issued;
97,000 Iraqis applied to attend college for the 2003 fall semester.
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The Department of Defense's ov'ersighfsystem is effectlveiy safeguarding Amerl.£!!!

taxpayers dollars. ' . '
• Shortly after conclusion ofmajor combat operations in Iraq', the Defense,Contract Audft Agency (OCAA) was .
. asked toauqitmajor'contracts.
> A2D-member interagency team ofauditors has been in Iraq since Ap1i12003. Thisteam Will ha~ 31 . ,
auditOrs on staff by May 2004.
). OCAA·has issued more than 180 audit reports related to contractors in Iraq during fisca1 year~ , ' '
These'reports address pricing proposals, costs ncurred in eXisting contracts, contractor policies and '
.internal controls. '
,,' . DoD's over:sight system war*s: nearly every significant contracting problem to date ,h~ been discovered by DoO's
own auditors,.! he Department isaddressing Problem~ identified.by OCM aUC!its:
> DoD believes that Kellogg Brown & Root did not have adequate subcontract pricing evaluationprior' 10
the award ofthe Reconstruct Iraqi Oil (RIO) contract. resulting In overpricing as high as $61 !Tlillion .
. through September 30th. DoD recently launched a criminaf inV9stig~tion iA oonnectionwith a "
whistleblower complaint made regarding the- contract.
)0 DoD also believes that KBR failed to adjuS~ a subcontract price submitted for dining halls and cafeteria
.service,under the Logistics Civil Augmen~tion Program '(LOGCAP) contract. There was a $42 rnilUon
overcharge that was caught In the proposal process. DoD auditors rejected that proposal and returnedtt
.' for re;>nCing,. .
• . Improprieties uncovered ale a small percentage,of the $4 billion awarded in 1.500 contracts thus-" tJr·rebuidilg
Iraq's infrastructure. .
• . .The Department of Defense will contnue vigorous oversight ofcontractors in Iraq to en~re thaf taxpayer ~Eirs
. are used effectively"
Contracts fO,r Iraq's reconstruction are,awarded thr~ugh aprocess that is'falr•.Inclustve and
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• The Coalition isa respOnsbie steward of Americans' tax dollal'$. RigorotlS and effective oversight en~m proper
contractor performance,aod r~ ress in,the ,event ofany irregularity. ..
> Multiple in-country Contracting ~encies - St~le Department U,S. Ag~ricy for InternatiOnal DeYeiopment
U.S. Army Corps ofEngineers - are used in concert with the Coalition's Program Management Office
(PMO), which makes'financial. contractual and project piugress information available in real time and
files ~rioclic.progress ~ports. .
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(For more information, please see: DefenseLlNK News: fraaj Rebuilding Contracts Proceeding Well. Nash Reports)
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Q&A: The "LOGCAP" Contract

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What is the "LOGCAp· contract and why IsIt necessary?
The Logistics Civil Augmentation Program (LOGCAP) allows the U.S. Army to have a company standby ' . on
that is capable ofproviding massive amounts oflogistical support should the need afise. It alloWs the U.S.
Army to be 'more lethal and agile - in Iraq, itfrees up to 24,000 war-fighters from many logistical tasks so
they may concentrate on fulfilling th~ mlsson.
Is' the LOGCAP just for Iraq?
Operation Iraqi Freedom isnot the firstoperation supported by the LOGCAp:contraet..~e,lOGCAP was'
used during operations in Haiti, Somalia. Bosnia and Kosovo, and is estimated to have saved milliOns of
dollars in.logistical costs tothe U.S. Army. The current contract supportS U.S. operatio'ris in,Iraq,
Afghanistan, Kuwait, Djiboliti. the Republic ofGeorgia and Uzbekistan: ' '. .
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What types ofselVlces are provided by this contract? . '
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The current LOGCAP contract makes vital 'services possible in Iraq','including food, shelter. eleetriClty,.
commun ications, and transportation for U.S. troops and civilianauthorities.
Was the LOGCAP awarded competitively? . .:
The LOOCAP contract was competed under full and open competition.. and was awarded based on,technlcat
and management capability, past performance and the cost value to the American taxpayer. .
.How long has 000 used the LOGCAP? . . . "
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The U.S. Army Corps of ~n9 ineers awar.ded the first LOGCAP contract to Brown & Root Services,' Inc. after a
competitive solicitation in Aug'ust 2002. Management ofLOGCAP was transfe~ to Niny Materiel
Command (AMC) in October 1996) and AMC award~ its first LOGCAP contract to DynCorp in 1997. The . .' , .
current LOGCAP was awarded in December 2001 to the Halliburton subsidiary KelloQg Brown &Root which
competed .againstRaytheon'Technical .Services and DynCorp International for. the contract
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How does,DoD addte$S allegations of contractor iin~roprltty?
The DePartment ofDefense takes allegations of wrongdoing seriously. Anyone witMhfo.rmation about .
potential contracting improprieties isurged to contact the Inspector General hotHne at 1.,800-424-9098, orby
email athotline@dodig.osd.miI.

u.s. Department of Defense
Talking Points - Progress in Iraq · March 16, 2004
Freedom & Sovereignty in Iraq
• On March 8, the IraqiGoverning Council approved the Transitional·Administrative law (TAL). The TAL Will
serve as Iraq's interim constitution between June 30,'2004, and December 31 , 2005. An interim government
will assume sovereignty on June 30th. :Elections'for a naUonal assembly will be hek:l in Decemb.er 2004; paving .
the way for a transitional government until a permanent constitution iswritten and ratified by referendum in the .
fall of 2005. .
• The TAUncludes ahistoric Bill ofRights'that isunprecedented for Iraq and the region. It:guarantee's'the basic.: '
. rights of all Iraqis, includingfreedom ofreligion and worship, the right to.free expression, to peacefully ' ...
. . assemble; to organize poll 'cal parties, and to form and join unions: It also guarantees the right lo pe~fully .
demonstrate and strike, to vote, to receive a fair trial and to be treated equally under the law: '..Qiscrimi'1ation
based on gender, 'n~tionalily, religiol1 ororigin is strictry prohibited ' .. . . .
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• Approximately 24 Iraqi cabinet ministers also contribute leadership.on a day-to~ay basis to .the busirless of the
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• For the first time in more than ageneration fhelraqi judiciary isfullY independent More than 600'lrciqi judges
preside over more than 500 courts that operate independently from the Iraqi Governing Council and from the
Coalition Pro~isional Authority.
• More than 170 Independent newspapers are in prlnt. "Al lraqia" (formerty the Iraqi MediaN'etv",:nk):is .
broadcasting 20 hours per day.
lraals Upbeat About Future InPublic Opinion Poll
According·to a new poll by U.$. and international media organizations, a majority of Iraqis believe life is·betternow.
than it was under Saddam Hussein's regime. Among the results: '
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• . 57% seld life was better now than undet'Saddam:
• ·49%believe the Hl?eration oftheir country by -u.s. and British troops was right 39% ~aid it waswrong. '
. • 71% said.they expected things to be better ina y~ar's time. : " ..
• 68% voiced approval the new Iraqi police force.
.• 56% volced approval ofthe new Iraqi army.
Forcomplete poll results, please see ABCNEWS.com.
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Talking Points -Iraq -International Support, Security- March 17,2004
International Support
• Abroad coalition ofnations is providing support for efforts 10 stabilize and rebuild Iraq:,34 countries,
including 11 ofthe 19 NATO countries. have provided more than 25",000 troops to secure in Iraq.
• There are twO multinationaldivisions in Iraq: one led by the"United Kingdom in central~south Iraq and '
0!1e .led by Poland with forces from 17 nations. "
• In southern Iraq, the transition to Multinational Division Southeast and Multinational Division South is
complete. .
• Japanese troops are now part of Multinational Division South: In their first deployment into a combat
environment since Wo~d War II, they are providing medical assistance. water supplies and helping to
reconstruct public facilities.
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• The international community has pledged atleast $32 billion to improVe schools, health care, road$,
water and electricity suppl!es, agriculture and other essential services,
• The World Bank. International Monetary Fund. the European Union. and 38 countries have pledged to
extend loans and grants to Iraq. Other nations are contributing humanitarian assistance•.extending export
credits and reducing Iraqi debt . '
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• lhe UN Security Council on Ocl16,'20.03, unanimously approved Resoluti9n 1511 that calls on member
states tosupport the,wo.rk ,of the mUltin~tiOnal force in Iraq.' : "
·Securitv
• Forty-six.ofthe 55 most wanted Hussein regime members have been captured orkilled, induding the
brutal dictator himself, whose capture sent a powerful message to t,he Iraqi people that the tyrann.y is
over.
• Mbre th.ao 200,000 Iraqis now provide securityfortheir fellow citizens. Iraqi security forces now account
for the'majority ofall forces in Iraq. ' , " .
• Nationwide, a'prJroxinii:Jtely 77.000 pollee 'officers have been hired. . .

• The new Iraqi Civil Defense Corps has more than 30,000 personnel operating and another 3,800 in
training: '
• ApproXimately 20,000 Iraqis.serve in the Border Police Force.
• 73,000 are in the Facility Protection Service Service, protecting vital infrastructure from sabotage and
terrorist attacks.. '
• More than 3,000 soldiers serve inthe new Iraqi Army. .
• Intelligence in Iraq has improved since the capture of Saddam Huss~iri: more Iraqis are'telllng Coalition
soldiers about anti-Coalition forces, foreign fighters, and the locations ofimprovised explosive devices
and weapons caches. Sacdam's capture is also allowing the Coa1ition toapprehend more mid-level
financiers and organizers. '
• Success in training Iraqis as security forces isallowing U.S. troops to rotate back to their home stations.
In May. the Coalition's forces will decrease fromapproximately 130,000 troops to approximately 110,000.

~ Talking Points - Ira q - Wolfowitz Perspective - March 19 , 2004
. Folbwing are highlights ofa Mar.ch 18intelView ofDeputy secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz ~th Jim Lehrer on The
NewsHour,' .:
On Ayman al~awahlri (bin Laden's deputy) ,and .Di smantllng 81 Qaedl . .: .-. .
,"He's regarded as the numb&r~ , but, ,you know, sometime~ ,Americans, I don't know what it is, butvie get obsessed with the
silver bullet solution, 0bviously getting bin Laden would be s've:ry big thing, but anyone who thinks th~1hars.gOing to·be tne .
end of al Oaeda, the end ofthese terrorists networks, doesn't understand how they worX. They are very.aecentra.lized' .
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operations.. the kind ofkilling that we saw in Spain·just few days ago: It's not alarge number 01 ~" They dOn't need
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.The reason,for. going to war,was becauselraq was in violation bfthe·U.N. Security Cpuncll ~SQlution'; hi fa~t"there were three '
. 'map r reasons, and if you 9.0 back and read $ecretary Powelrs speech tothe U,N. in February oflast,year,:he said specifically it , '
isweapons ofmass destruction, it is their support for terrorism, and irs the.oppression oftheir people and we M~ agreed In fact ' .
with Resolution 1441 to limit it toweapons .of mass destruct!on and give them 000' last and fina'chan~ ~'~ine cleim'Cind.he.
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.' -'!ie expected a war. We ~xpected 'a very difflCuK fightSome things llave gone,better ~an we expected: Sor:ne things .~~ . .
been to~hef. I think what is the hearfof our'challenge there isthe fact that this regime that is defeated a'n<lthe leader'.MIS · ,
captured hiding in a hole, nevertheless, has some signifICant numbers, inthe thou~ands. not inthe tens:ofthousands. but in the ' '.
thousands ofkillers who stillwantfu destabnize the society and believe that somehow they can.bong·back.some version QUhe '
tyranny. That's the main problem ~ confront. ...The other problem we confront ispeople like brqawi,.who:were baslcillV..·1 " .
ttiey are not titeral members ofal Qaeda, they are from.the same mind set and they're.associated (with thpse) who beljeve ·tN Ut
they kill enough people, they can destabilize the country, they ~ defeat dernocraey. So that isa challenge.~ ' ' : . ' .
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"I'think 25 million ofsome ofthe most talented people 'ln the Muslim an'd Arab world have been liberated from
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tyrannies ofthe last 100 years. Iraq isno longer agovemment tf1at supports terrorism: We don' have to'Worry about them
restarting nuclear programs orrestarting biological weapons programs, and ifyou have any doubt about it; I,guess'l'd encourage . . .
people to go read this letter that Abu Musab al-larqaWi, probably the most dangerous terrorist Irilraq tad,ay, sent to his . ,'. " ,:,
colleagues in Afghanistan...They understand that thls isa battle for the hearts and 'minds ofthe Muslim world, and ~ think they ·· ,
.' are afraid they are losing it. I think they.are losing.· (link to ~ext of .al zargawi letter) . ' . " .
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~fThe} Coalition .is now 35 countries, plus the U.S. 1M 35th country is Iraq. (The're are} some 200,000 trclqis'hthe police foi:ee,
inthe civil defense corps and the army who are out thereon the front lines fighting for their country, ~king their 'lIves, ., ,
, iJnfortunately,someti~s losing thejr lives. Thafs where the future lies and t.hat's ~t-has zarqaWtso discouraged. Thafs why' . '.
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"It's the combatant commanders Who have made the recommendations ·about.what-troops are required,'and' they haVe gotten
what they've asked for. They say that 'whatthey need is more intelligence and more'lraqis•.not mo~ American ~oopS. ' " ,
Unless you have better inteJngel}C8, you 'are just going·to .have' people there for people to take -shptS at them 8nd 'thafs not a ,
'. good thing either.We have a very large force there. It's probably larger than we expected we'd have ~t this point, butGeneral " ,"
Abiza.id (commander, U.S: Cenlral Command) isasked regularly by the president and by the secretary ofdefense, do you .hawt .'
".: what you need an~ ...he gets wha,t he needs," .' ' ...
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~ Talking Points - OIF Operation Iron Promise - March 22, 2004
Operation Iron Promise
'The 1-3t Annored Division, under the command of MG MartinDempsey, launched Operation Iron Promise in Iraq tasr
week. Fo"~wing are details about the operation. . .
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> Iron Promise targets former regime elements and other extremists In Baghdad who threaten'tfit"lraqi-
people ~nd stand Intheway'of a new Iraq. .' ' . . ..' .
• Iraqi security forces are contributing significantly to Operation Iron Promise. The operation is qity~wide , and it
involves members of the Iraqi Police Service, the Iraqi Civil Defense Corps. the Iraqi Am1Y'~nd ' CoaUtion
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• The operation will counter the new threats emerging in BagMad in'the past few monffts, including ·the linkage '.
between international terrorism and Iraqi extremism. . . . :: .... . '. '"
• To date, 1st AD troops have conducted 76 battalion operations, captured 1·15 enemy Personnal, 208
weapons, 107 artillery and rocket rounds, and significant quantities ofimprovised explosive cfe.viCe (I~D)
materials. .. ..
• The operation's name was carefuilychosen to convey to the Iraqi people that as the 1~ AD transfers authority
to the 1st Cavalry Division, the Coalition wilrremain committed to defeating Iraq's enetn~s. '.
• Operation Iron Promise isJust one ofmany mmtary actions conducted by.the U.S. military, ~alition partners,
and Iraqi security forces tobring:stabiUzation and security to Iraq.
Update on Iraqi Security Forces
Iraqis continue to volunteer to protect theircountry. Following is an update on Iraqi security fore.....
provided by MG Martin Dempsey during a press briefing in Baghdad on March 18.
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• The goal tor the cityofBaghdad is to have 19,000police (aratio of-ooe-t0-3oo, generally the accepted
standard.for a modem city). ". .
. • The.re are currenUy 1.0,000 police in Baghdad. .
• Apprqximately 2,000 officers will graduate in the next month.
• For every.slot available, there are five or six candidates who apply. ' ...
Iraqi Civil Defense COfP': .' . .

• .The Iraqi Civil Defense Corps (ICDC) is fully recruited. They are trained through the platoon level, and within
a month they will be trailied at the company level. .
The New Iraqi Army: .

• The 1st AD is mentoring an Iraqi anny battalion in Taji.
. • By Julythere will.be two additional battaljons in Taji, for a totat ofthree battalions.
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~ Talking Points - September 11t h Commission - March 23, 2004
Secretary Rum~feld today testified before the National COmmission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States.
Following are highlights from his prepared testimony, which was divided into seven sections: (1) Introduction; (2)
Preparing for an Era of Surprise: January. 20, 2001 - September 10, 2001 ;' (3) The Day of September .11th; (4) What
Steps Have Been Taken Since'September 11111 ; (5)' Some Questions That Have Been,Posed;: (6) Suggestions forthe .'
Future; and (7) Concluslon. (link tofull text) ' ,
Introduction·'
,The world ofseptember 10th ispast. We have entered ,8 new security environment, arguably the most dangerou,s the
wor1d has known..And if we are to.continue to live as free pea'ple. we camot go'back to lt1inking as we~.on " "
Septert:lber 1011. For if ~e do - if we look atthe problems of the 21 st century through a 20 ,. century prism '--'we Wil~ ' :
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, come to wrong coneuslcns and fail the Am~rican people. ' ,
Preparing for an Era of Surprise: JanuarY 20,2001-September 10, 2001 '

It had become increasingly clear that we could no longer afford to tre~t ~rrorlsm,as a manageab,te e~ - that We
needed an approach that treated terrorism more like fascism - as an evil that needed to be 'not contained, but fou~t ,
.'and eliminated. '
Whe~ this Administration came into office, ihe Presidentasked the NSC to begin preparing anew counter-terrorism
strategy: His i~structions were todevelop'a'strategy,not s;'mply to contain terrorism, but to deal with it mora
,aggressively .;.. not to'reduce the threat posed by a"'Oaeda, but to eliminate the al-Qaeda terrorist network. '
Th~ Day'of,September11th , " ,

A fe'!V days after 9/11, I wrote down some thougbts on terronsm, and the new kind 'of war thai had been visited upon'
us. I noted: ' '
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• "It wUI take a sustained effort to root [the terrorists] out.... The worldneedsio have realistic expectations. ' .. ",
This campaign is amaraillon, not a sprint. No terrorist or,terrorist n,etwori<, su'ch as al.aaeda,.is going. to '
be conclusively,dealt with by cruise missiles 'or bombers: " ,
• "The COalitions tt,lat are being fashioned will not be ftxEkl; rather, they will,change and' ~volve ... ~ {E}ach
country has a somewhat different perspective and different relati'(>n~hips , views and Concerns: 'It'should"
not be surprising 1hat some counfries will be supportive ofsor:ne'activities in which the U.S. isengaged,
while other countries will not .
• ~Some will be reiuctant to join an effort agains terrorism oratleast some 'aspects of our efforts. ::
Terronsts telToriz~ people. We accept that feet ,
• ~Th'is is nota war against the people ofanycoUntry, The regimes that supportterrorisrn terrorize th~ir '
own people as well We need to -enlist all civilized people to oppose terrorism, and we need to [help]
make it safe for them todo so. " ,
• "This is nota w~~ against lstam. .. 'Th~ al·Qaeda terrorists are'extremistS whose views are a~tithetiCaI to' ,
those ofmost Musfims. Their ,actions... are aimed in part atpreventing Muslim people from engaging the ,:, : "
rest ofthe world. There are millions of Muslims around the world who we expect to become allies in ·t~is
struggle: ' , .
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In the aftermath of 9/11 , the Department of De~nse has pursued two tracks simultaneously: '
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• We have prosecuted the Global Waf on Terrorin concert with other departments and.aqences of tne "
U .S"Govemmen~ and' , ' " .. ',", '
. ' We have contnued and, where possible, accelerated, the effort to tran'sforfn the Department to be abie to,'
meet and defeatthe threats of the 21~ century,, _.. "
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What the cou rageous men and women in uniform' have accomplished since our country was attacked 30 mOnths 'ago
lsmpressive. In,the 2% years since 9/11 , with our Coalition'partners, they have:
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• Captured or killed 46 ofthe 55 most wanted inIraq - inclUding Saddam Hussein:
• Disrupted terrorist fina~,cing ;
. ' Interdicted'sh'ipments ofchemical and nuclear w~apons componen~ bound for terroriSt s~~;' '.
• Disrupted terrorist cells on several continents; and
• Undoubtedly prevented a number afplanned terrorist attacks.

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Some have asked. Why wasn' bin Laden takenout.'and lfhe had been hit, would it have prevented September 11111
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First, I know of 00 actionableintelligence snce January 20. 2001 that would haVe allowed the U:S. toattack and '
capture orkill Usama bin Laden. In the 2 %years since September 11 th• all the nations ofthe Coalition have focused
,a great deal of time, energy and resources on the task of finding him and capturing 'or killing him,'Thus far none oJ,us
has succeeded, But we will. ·It took ten months to capture Saddam Hussein' in'Iraq - and CoalitiOn forces had ,.
" passed by the hole he was hiding In many times during those ten months. They wefe al?le to fi'1d him on'ly: after ",
someone with specific knowledge told us where he was. What that suggests is that it is exceedingly diffICUlt to find a '.
singleindividual who isdetermined to not be found. '
Second, even if bin Laden had been captured orkilled inthe weeks before 9111 , no one I know believes i~ Would have ,
prevented 9/11 . Killing bin Laden would not have removed the al-Qaeda's sanctuary inAfghanistan: M~reover, the "
sleeper cells that flew the aircraft into the World Trade Towers and the Pentagon were already in the U,Sosome
months before the attacks. Indeed, if the stars had aligned, actionableintelligence had appeared, whiCh it did not,
and if it had somehow beenpossible to succe ssf~lIy attack hlm, It would have been agood thing, to be sure, but,
regrettably, 9/11 wouldlikely still have,happened. And, ironically. much ofthe world in all likelihood would have
blamed September 11th on the U,S. as,an al-Qaeda retaliation for the U.S; provocation ofcapturing orki,IUng Usama
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Think about what has been done since the September'11 attackS: two state sponsors of terrorismh'ave ~en '
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removed from P9WeT, a gO-nation Coalition has been formed wh!ch is cOoperating'on a number of leve.ls ~ ttirough
dipbmacy, law enforcement, military action, financial and economicmeasures, information and intelligence. ..Some of
these actions are public and see·n.- still others are unseen,with operations matrnust remain- s~t 'e ~en.m ~~~s8. '
All ofthese actions are putting pressure on terrorist nefworks. Taken together, th~Y repssenta celle:cti~~' effort that ."
isunprecedented - which has undoubtedly.saved ,lives; and made us safer than before September HIh,, ' " ", '. '
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~ Talking Points - 100 Days to Sovereignty - March 24, 2004
.Ambassador L. Paul Bremer today marked 100 days until Iraqi sover.eignty with a speech to the Iraqi people that
notes both successes ofthe past year and challenges ahead. Following are highlights. The full text can be read on
the Coalition Provisional Authority's web site (www.iragcoalition.org).
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, The Transitional Administrative Law [All . .

~ The TAL,' Iraq's interim constitution, 'lays outthe country'. path to sovenHlinty, elections and
democracy, It protects the vital Interests of all Iraqis. , , ; .
• The TAL recognizes that lslamenloys aspecel place as the religion ofmost Iraqis, but guarantees the'
religio~s beliefs and practices ofall c~izen~. · .
• The TAL protects th!!!.rights ofevery Iraqi. They have the,right to speak their mind on any subject, ~' , .
assemble peacefully, to travel freely and·the right to privacy. · . " . .
,• ,The TAL creates a nation oflaws. Every'citizen is entitled to the protection of the law.:No citizen is above'
the law. ' " , .. . . .' "
The Elections Calendar Under the tAL

~ Under the TAL, there will be four national elections before theend of ~005: .
, ~ The flrst'election, to elect a 275-member National Assembly, must take place no later.than Jan. 31, 2005,
, " and earlier if possible. . . . " , -
• . Iraqi voters wil! elect governate councils no later.than Jan. 31, 2005.
• . Aconstitution written by the National Assembly must bepresented to the people in ageneral referendum
no later than Oct: 15, 2005. ' . , '
• The fourth election, for agovernment elected und'er'the'terms'ofthe new constitution; must be held no ~ter
than Dec. 15, 2005. Thisfourth election will·brin~ adirectly elected government to 'power in Iraq.
New Institutions'Created Inthe Next 100 Days ' . ,

)- Toensure that Iraq has the structures to'protect its 'citizens from foreign aggression, an Iraqi 'Ministry ·,
. of Defense and a cablnet·l~vel National Security Committee will b~ created later this we~k. .
. ' • These institutions will ~egin working immediately with the Coalition Provisional Authority on security ' ,' .
matters. . .' -. .. . ',' . . , .' ,
»' To protect iraqls.from th~ cOJTUpti~n 'that'was ram~nt In Saddam Hussein's rule, three iridep~.~dent '
but cooperating agencies will be created to protect the'publle Interest.
• The Commission on Public Integrity will emorce anti-corruption laws.. .
• The Commisslon will work with a revitalized Board ofSupreme Audit and a newly established Inspectors .
General. ' . .. .
• . Inspectqrs have already been appointed to 19,ministries.
~ To regulate publicly 'own~d media, an Iraq Pu'~lic ServIce Broadca~tef Commission will be created.
. • ' Under Saddarn, the 'govemment owned and r:an all media outlets. , ." .
• In the new Iraq, govemment-oWoed media exst to inform the pUbUc, not topromote' the polWcal i11tBr.ests o.f . .
the leaderS. " ' ' . '.
• This new Commission
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~ Talking Points -Iraq Reconstruction - Partnership for Prosperity - March 30, 2004
Following are highlights from a briefing yesterday by Ambassador L. Paul Bremer, admlnistrator"of the Coalition
Provisional Authority (CPA), retired Admiral David Nash, the director ofCPA's Program Management Office, and
I members ofthe-Iraqi Governing Council. Ambassador Bremer discussed reconsnucton in Iraq and the new
i Partnership for Prosperity. The 2,300 construction projects planned for Iraq that will provide jobs and contribute to the
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~ Iraq's reconstruction Isamajor undertaking. .: .- " .

• The World Bank estimates that after decades ofmismanagement by Saddam Husseih;'lraq needs between
$55 billion and $60 biJrton to re-gain its economic balance. ' , .,: .' ,
• The United States has contributed more than $18 billion for this effort. This commitment is the bedrock of the
Partnership for Prosperity. , '. _ .
» ·An immediate effect of the Partner$hip for Prosperity will be the rapid creation of jobs .In,Iraq! '
. • More than 50;000 Iraqis will be working on jobs funded by the Partnership for ProsperitY when Iraq assumes.
sovereignty on June 30. "" . . .'. ," ..
• Tens ofthousands more jobs will be created for Iraqis as the 2,300 projects oflhe Partnership get underway.
These projects will help raise the standard ofliving in Iraq by improving ,principal serV~s.. , .,'> '
~ The Partnership for Prosperity will propel Iraq out of a decades-long economic slump towi'rd a future of
hope. . , " -
• Managed property, Iraq's economy can orceagain provide a decent life with good jobs for. an .Iraqis. _
, • Iraq's economic transfonnation isa twin complement to its political transfonnation. Afree ahd pros'perous
Iraq is the best response ~ the continued threat oflerrorism. .
~ Ofthe $18.4 billion grant from the United States, approximately $12 billion is being spent onconstruction
", work, and $6 billion is being spent on other efforts. '
• Construction work falls into'six sectors: electricity; water resources and public works; security and justice;..
transportation and communications; buildings, heal h and education; and oil. '. ", "
• Examples of non-.eonstruction work include projects such as civic education, and o:utright purchases for
goods and servlces such as training, vehicles, weapons'and
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Progress on,Health Services . .' '.
The Coalition Provisional Authority and Iraq's ministries are:wofking to bring fundamental change.:tO the 'wily:the fraqi '" '
~ovemment operates and serves its people. The Iraqi Ministry of Health, under the direction of itS·minister Dr. Khudair .
Abbas and Jim Haveman, the Coalition Senior Advisor for Health, have .laid the' foundation for astronger,·more ', " .
-efflcient health. care system in Iraq. The Ministry has deveiopedshort and long-term strategic plans, abudget.
,reorganized its administration, and instituted a checks and balances system to deter and roo~ out corrupton,
Other achievements of Iraq's Ministry of Healtti'incJude:
• Increasing lraq's health budget Iraq's health budget in 2002 under Saddam was $16 million. This year, Iraq's
health budget is$948 million. ' .- , ' . _'
• Heath care supplies: 30,000 tons of pharmaceuticals and health care supplies have been delive£ed' to
facilities across Iraq. .
• Hospitals and health centers: 240 Iraqi hospitals and 1,200 primary health centers are operating.
• Vaccinatons: More than30 million doses "of children's vaccinations have been distributed.
(For additional information, 6nk to the CPA web site and the CPA release.)

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. . Talking Points - Troop Rotation to Iraq - April 1, 2004
The largestU.S. troop rotation since WorldWar It is continuing inIraq. More than 250,000 U.S. service members are involve<!.
Following are details. '
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», Planning fQr the rotation has been underw~y for months. . , , ' . ;':" " .
• The new units deploying Worked with units in Iraq to plan movements and learn th'eir missiOO$. " "
• New un'its began flowing nto the region in December. , ' '
.The rotation is expected tocontinue through May, when110,000 service members will be inplace, replacing 130_000
troops who have been serving in the region. .
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» App'roxim~tely 95 percent of the service members deploying to Iraq hav~ 'arrived in the region.
• More than,90 percent ofthecargo has :arrived. ' , ,
• More than 60 percentof personnel due to return to their home stations have done' so. . '.
» U'ntts rotating out' include: , , ", '

• The 101$1Airborne Division (Fort Campbell, Ky). They have been replaced in Mosul by Task Fci~ Olympia, Which
includes the Stryker Brigade from Fort Lewis, Wash.
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• The 3'.d Armored Cavalry Regiment '(Fort Carson, Colo.)

• The 1st Armored Division (Germany and Fort Riley, Kan.)
• The 173"1 Airborne Brigade from Vii::enza, 'Italy:
• The 4th Infantry Division (Fort Hood, Tex., and Fort Carson, Colo.). < "
» Arriving Anny units In~lude: " ' , ,

• The 1&1 Cavalry Division (Fort Hood, Tex.), Which will command the 391h Brigade Combat Teamfrom the Ark~nsas "
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National Guard. The Division will relieve the 151 Armored DiVision in Baghdad around April 15. ' " ' "
• 161 Infantry Division(wurzl?urg, Germany; and Fort Riley, Kan.) has relieved the 4" 10 and the 173nl Airborne Brigade. . '. .' .. '
The 30111 Brigade Combat Team ofthe North Carolina National Guard is part of the 1st 10. ' , ',
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• The 1st Marine Expeditionary Force (Camp Pendleton, Calif.) last week relieved the,82rd AIrborne ,a n~ the·Jrd Arrriored
Cavalry Regiment in Fallujah, Ramadi and western Iraq. "
• ,The 1st MEF will command the 1st Brigade of the 1st Infantry Division from Fort Riley and the 81st Armored Brigade of the' ' ..
Washington State National Guard. " ,
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>' Iraqi security forces continue to grow.: . :.
• More than 210,000 Iraqis are involVed in security' wort intheir country.
• A new Iraqi army brigade s~o uid be operational when Iraq assumes sovereignly on June 30.-
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~ Talking Points - Iraq - Fallujah - April 2, 2004
~[ThfjJ eveots in Falfujah are a dramatic example ofthe ongoing struggle between human dignity and barbarism.
... The acts we have seen were despicable and inexcusable. They violate the tenets ofall religions, including Islam, 8S
welf as the foundations of civilized socIety. Their deaths willflot go unpun~shed. Our sympathy goes out to the famiMes
ofaU, civilian and militEiry, Iraqi and Coalition, who have given·thel, lives inthe war to liberate Iraq and free it from
terrorism. They have not died in vain. .
-These acts are also a crime under law and a crime against the future ofiraq. The CoaRtion, Americans and others,
came here to help the people of.lraq. They came to help Iraq recover from decades ofdictatorship, to help -the people
ofIraq gain the elections; democracy and freedom desired by the'overwhelming majority ofthe Iraqi people. •
. ~ L. P'~ul Bremer, Administrator, Coalition Provi~ional Authority, April.1.2004:
'. The murder and mutilation oftour civilian contractors inFallujah is an unspeakable depravity. Those responslole .
.' '-will be dealt with sternly.
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• Coalltion forces Will respond in a manner that is deliberate, precise and overwhefming.
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! '. ,. U.S., Coalitio!1 and Iraqi security forces are resolute in their determination tohunt down and capture these
criminals. ' .
• Fallujah is in no way representative ofthe overall situaton in Iraq. Fallujah is a small part ofthe country and the
, people who did this are a small minority of the .populationthere. .
• .The vast majority ofIraqis have expressed fhelroutraqe and shame atthe incident - they say it is nOt
representative of the people of Iraq.
• ' ~hese murders are a pai~ful outrage, but they Will not derail the march to 'stability and democracy in'lraq.
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• Iraq remains on track for its transi~on to sovereignty .: areal opportunity for the Iraqi'people to build an'Iraq that
is atpeace with its neighbors and the world; respectful ofhuman rights and the rights ofindividuals; that sust4ins -
.' a viable economy; and utilizes its resources to benefit the Iraqi people instead.of bankroll~ng weapons and.
·palaces. · .
• Over time, progress toward these goals will diminish the root causes ofterrorism in.the regiOn.
• The U.S. and Coalition will not walk away from its shared cOmmitment to the.people of Iraq and tojustice. For as
long as it takes, the Coalition willcontinue to do what is necessary for Iraq to defend itse~ against murderers and
.terrorists.
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~ Talking Points -Iraq - Operation Vigilant Resolve - April 5, 2004
, Following are highlights of Operation Vigilant Resolve and the arrest ofMustafaal-Yacoubi, who isaccused of :
brutally murderihg'an ayatollah one year ago in front ofa shrine.:
, ~ , Iraqi security forces , the. 1st Marine Expedltion~ry Force and special operatio,ns forces have Initiated,
.OperationVigUant 'Resolve in AI Anbar Province in western ,Iraq. , . , '
• The operatlon'smlsslonisto confront anti-Goalition and anti-Iraqi elements ,inFallujah. ,,"' .. .,
• ,More than 1,300 personnel have established trafficrontrol points around the city. ~ curfew from 7 p.m.to 6
a.m. has also been jrrippSed: " . : . '.. . ' " . " :' , ,' . '
• These actions are the frSt in a senesto attack anti-Coalition and anti·Iraqi forces, reestablish security inthe , ',' "
,cityand beqin the process of civil" military asslstance projects. : '.', . ' ,' , ':, ',' ',' , .'" ',,: .. . '
,~ The CoaliUon is WorkIng with community leaders and'authorities'in 'Falluj~h who wl~h to move forward to
establish an Iraq thatts free, democratic,and peaceful. , ' , ; , , ' . -r .
• . The violence In'Fallujah' is' in no 'way representative ofthe overall ~ituation in Iraq. , ,
' . ,Fall,ujah is a small part ofthe country and th~ people who murdered Americans last week are a small minority
of the population there. " ' : ..' " .. " ,' , , ,: , ", ... "
'. The vast- majority of Iraqishave expressed their outrage'and shame at th~ in'cident- they: say itis,not '
representative of the people ,of Iraq:· -, ', ' ', . " , .' ' . , .
" - . Tne operation's,tactics are eppropnate. The,operation is directed,at a small number of indivi~u~ls who are'
, trying to'tJ:!wart progress in Iraq. :, ' ,',.'.' , " " ...,',', '
"'.. ,>' Iraqi poiice ~od.ay,~o~alty arTestEjq ,.Mustafa ·al~YacOubi. '".. , . ' ' ',' ,' "
'. ', .' . ' AI-Yacoubi was.arrested in connection with the'murder ofAyatollah Sayyed Abdul M~jeed i:II·~i, a ,
" respected advocate for human rights,who was shot and stabbed ~o death I~st April in ft:Ont ofone ofthe .
.worid's holiest shrines. '" , ' '
• An Iraqi judge issued a warrant for al-Yacoubi's arrest as the result ofanlraqicriminal'investigation and
' indictment. ' " ,. " ." . ' ," .. , , ' . '
• AI-Yacoubi isin Iraqi police custody', He wi.!1 be {OOd by Iraqi iudge~ in Iraqi courts.under Iraql.laW$: '
• Coalition autl19rities on Monday announced 'that an Iraqi judge has issued an arrest wal'lCllJt for Muqtada al
Sadr, a Shi'ite cleric. The.warrant is based on evidence that connects al ,Sadr to the,murder. ofAyatofla'h al- .
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' ~ Mo~e t~an, 3,700 South K~rean' soldie~ will deploy toi~aq; Korean 'offlcl, ts ann'~unced' 're~ently. · .
~ . The soldiers are expec ed \0 deploy mid-,June to Irbil or. As Sulimaniyah 'provinces innortheast Iraq. The unit :
. will contain engineers, niedics,.truCk drivers and security and civil affajrs,persopnel. ' " " ': ' '.,
• Fiye hundred $outh Korean soldiers are based in Nasiriyah. They ate mostly engineers and Jriedicat , :,, ' ,
. . ' personnel. . .' . . " ;: . .
'. ' The commitment wilrmake the'South Korean contingent1he third larQ8st foreign'contribution,in Iraq,after the' . :'
United states and the United Kingdom. . '. , ' . ' , , ' . ,', . . .'
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~ Talking Points - NATO and Iraq - April 6, 2004
NATO
Secretary Rumsfeld today is in Norfolk, Va., for a NATO meeting on transformation. .
• Last week,NATO welcomed seven new countries to the'Alliance - Bulgaria, Eston!a; l:-atvia, Lithuania, ,
Romania, Slovenia and Slovakia. These countries ooderstand the meaning of political freedom, and value 'it
greatly.
. • All 26 NATO aUies have forces in ei.ther Iraq or Afghanistan, and 17 haVe forces 'in both.
• In the past-year, NATO has made impressive accomplishments, including;

• ' Standing up the Transformation -Command in Norfolk; , '
• , Working to help Poland stand up the multinational division in south-central Iraq; and '
• Deploying NATO forces to'lead the International Security Assistance Force in Kabul, Afghanistan ~
NATO's first mission outside of EUroPe and North America.
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• . NATO countries must have militaries that are organized, trained,.equipped, and deployable in a relatively-
sh?rt period of time so they can contribute to peace and stability in the wond.
~ .S. Troops in Force Levels in .lr~g .
• The United States is cucrently managin9'the largest 'troop rotation since World Wad!.
. . .
• The combatant commanders are in the best positioo to determine troop level needs..They ·reviewtheir needs '
continuously, and are given the resources they require to meet their mission. Theyhave announced no '
change intheir plans. The current plan isto have approximately 115.000 troops in Iraq after the rotation.
• The Department of Defense is.taking action to r~lieve the temporary stress on the force by:.
• Increasing the number of Iraqi security forces. which now number more than 2OQ,OOO. '
• Increasing international military partiCipation. ' . , . : " .'
• The June 30 deadline for th~ transfer of sovereignty to Iraq refers to the politiCal governance ofthe cOuntry; it
does not apply to security responslbilily. U.S. and Coafition forces will stay il'l Iraq tohelp the ,Iraqi people ' .
secure and stabilize their country. ' ,
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~ Talking Points -Iraq - April 7, 2004
» The ~.S. will take military action against enemies ofthe Iraqi people.
, • The U.S. will take robust military action as necessary to deal with challenges to traq'sfransltion to"spvereignly: .
• U.S. forces ere on the offense. The United States.• its Coalitionpartners and Iraqi security forces are taking the
~ battle to the.terrorists. . , . '
• Military plans are being lniplemented that systematically address the situations currentiy faced by the U.S. in Iraq.. '
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• Due to,a r:nalortroop rotation, there is planned increase in the number ofU.S. troops in the CENTCOM area of .
responsibility and in Iraq. The military is taking advantage ofthat increase and will likely manage the pace of " '.
redeployments to allow seasoned -troops with relationships with local populatons to see the current situation
. through. . .
.. . }>, The vast majority of Iraqi~ want freedom for their country.
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'. Thisis an important moment in.lraq's history - thafuture ofthe Iraqi people is atstake. The,stakes are high for '
Iraq, the region, and the world. "
. • Iraq is.- in a power play betWeen those who favor terrorism and a retUrn tooppression' and those determined to
have freedom-and selfiJovernmeoC . .' . " . .. ' . .
, • The U.S. has.no intention ofallowing Iraq's movement toward a better future to be undermined by former regime
elements - the enemies of a free Iraq, who include: .
.• Ba'athists, Iraqi extremists and extremists from outside Iraq. " .
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• '" Members ofthe larqawi network., . . . , .
i : • 'The estimated'few thousand lightly-armed members of the so-called Mahdi Army.:- gangs associated with
I ' Shiite cJ~ric Muqtada al-Sadr. "
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, ..... ). . As the June 30 date for Iraq's transition to selfiJovernance approaches, those opposed to a free 'Ir~q.will
., growIncreasing.ly desper:ate. .' .
.' • ..The terrorists are threatened by the Iraqi people's progress toward ~elf-govem~ent, becausejhey know that they :
will have no future in'a free Iraq. . '. ,
• They know, as.al Oaeda associate Abu Musaab a~Zarqawi wrote ina recentlY:inlereepted letter: "Democracy
iscoming,· end there will be no excuse thereafter for their attacks. " ' ". ,
• They know that the overWhelming majority of the lraqlpeople oppose them and that, given a free choice, the . ." .
Iraqi 'people will choose the rule of law, notrule by murderers. . .
.~ The United St~tes will stay

, , . until the' jobls·done. .. '.
• As President Bush ~aid , the United States did not charge hundreds'of-m'iles into the heart of Iraq' and pay abiUer
cost ofcasualties to liberate 25 million people, only toretreat before a band ofthugs and assassins.
• The U.S. isfacingatesfofwill, and will meet that test . , -'; ,
• . The Will of.the Iraqi peope lsalso being tested. They will choose freedom and the chance toHve a decent life
over more tyranny and opp~ssion , " . . .
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~ Talking Points - Iraq - April 9, 2004
}> The Coalition's offensive and civil military operations are continuing throughout Iraq in support of the
. Coalition's multiple.objectives: .
. e . To restore order and eliminate anti-Coalition forces in Fallujah.
. • . To destroy Muqtada al-Sadr's militia in the centralend southem provinces.
e . To continue progress made inrebuilding Iraq's infrastructure, itseconomy and its transition to sovereignty.
) . Coalition forces unilaterally suspended offensive operations in Fallujah today in order to·facllit. te: :.
• A meeting of Iraqi Governing Council representatives with leaders ofthe community and anti-Coalition
forces. · ...
• The distribution ofhumanitariari:relief supplies and tending to the wounded. ':
• .Coalitionforces are retaining the inherent right ofself-defense and will respond tocontinued attacks
·accordingly while offensiveoperatons have been suspended. . '.
• The operations in Fallujah are not punitive, Those citizens who wantdemocracy in Iraq have nothing to fear
from the Coalitiort '. . : . -,
• Approximately 25 to 30 percent ofthe operation co ducted inside Fallujah is being conducted by an Iraqi Civil
Defense Corps unit. . .. . .
:. . . Coalition uoops go toextraordinary lengths to minimize civilian casualties and minimize collateral structuraL ·
damage. . .
) The Unite·d States and Coalition force~ are condu~ting offensive :op·erations against militia led.by·the
, Muqtada al-S.adr. . . . . .
I . • The Coalition intends to destroy the Sadr militia and all ofits elements.
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~ . The vast majoritY of moderate Shi'a are denounCIng al Sadts ac~vi~ves .
. ) . U.S. forces are restoring·order and are.!n control. . . .

. e . In the west in al Anbar province'(which includes N Ramadi and FalluJah}. Ramadi has been .quiet :t~y . .
• Coalition forces are firmly incontrol of.Baghdad, including Sadr City.
•. ·In Karbala, th~ Coalition and Iraqi security coritnue their presence insid~the city.
'. e Sadr militia have been observed in some parts ofthe city: . . .
.. To allow.the observance ofArba'in, the Coalitbn will take·a passive role to allow the estimated number of
. 1.2 million pilgrims to make their observances with Iraqi security forces and local'autnodtes tQ take .the
. lead. .
• In Najaf, $adr militia'are currently the predominant force inside the city~ , .
• The Coalition bases outside and ringing the city remain vigilant, maintaining force protection status, and
carefully Wat~hing the Arba~in festivities. . . . . .. . '.. . .
• In Kut, the Coalition expects tohave finn control of all government facilities and Iraqi"polige stations on
Saturday. . . .. .: . , .
e ' In Nasiriyah - the Italian brigade reports that"resistance l~ minor and ma~ageable. .. .
~ There is a smali faction representing different elements which does do'not wan~ demo·cracy to suc~' in
Iraq. .. . .
• These
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elements are becoming
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more desperate as the June 30
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sovereigntydate approaches.
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. }> Coalition military forces will conduct powerrul, d~liberate and very robust military operations untilthe job .
is done. The Coalition will continue the attacks until Sadr's influence.is eliminated and his militia .i. no .
longer a threat to Iraq and its citizens. . .

~ Talking Points -Iraq - April 12, 2004
~ Areas in the south that have been under attack by Muqtada at-sadr's militia have been stabilized.
• AI Kut, Nasariyah and the Hillah area are under control. , .

• The holy city ofNaJaf is still under fhe control of al-Sadr, and his forces have SOme presence In Kamala.
were
Coalition forces are in the vicinity of Najaf, a holy city where religious celebrations taking place, and are
prepared to conduct offensive operations to elimina e the final elements of al-Sadr's influence. "
• The Iraqi people have cooperated in stabilizing the area. The situation was not a'Shi'a uprising.
• The mission ofthe Coalition forces isto kill orcapture.al-Sadr. , ' "
• The Iraqi Governing Council intends to bring al-Sadr to justice.
~ ,Coalition forces have continued to suspend offensive operations In Fallujah order to allow initial
discussions. ' " . .
• Marines in Fallujah remain equipped and ready to oonUnue operanons if ordered. H0~ver, the CoaUtjon'at'
this point is working a political track to restore legitimate Iraqi control ofthe city, "
~ Iraq's security problems must ultimately be solved byIraqis, nottheUnited Sta~s.

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• It will take time 'to stand up credible and capable Iraqi security forces that win be able'to assurrefhe internal
and extemal security missions in the country. '
• There were C\ number ofpolice and Iraqi Civil Defense.Corps units in the south which did not stand'up to the,
militia ofMuqtada al-Sadr; however, there have been strong performances by units in other locations, such
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• Iraq's security forces wm become 'the bulwark against terrorism and anti-democfatic forces in the country" '
because the Iraqi people support them in their mission.
• Special operating forces will help train the Iraqi securitY forces. .
, ~ The mi1.ltary 'operations In Iraq have beerr verY preCise. '
• U.S. troops have attempted to protect civilians to the best of their ability.
• Arab press, in particular AI-Jazeera and Al-Arabiyah, are falsely reporting that U.S. ~arinesaretargeting ,
:civilians: .
~ The Coalition will continue to confront the organizations and elements whowant to use mob violence and
Intimidation to determine who rules Iraq. ' , . ' .
• As the June 30 transition to sovereignty date draws·closer, those who oppose democracy in Iraq will become ' .: .
more desperate. The wilt use any means necessary - including combat intimidat~n and terror - to try to ' ,
derail the process.
• Coalition forces and Iraqi security forces remain resolved to attack, defeat and kill these elements in erder to '
providea security situation in Iraq that al.lows the'democratic process to ~ve fcx,ward. . .'

~ Talking Points - Troop Extensions in Iraq - April 15, 2004
Secretary Rumsfeld im'd Marine Corps Gen. Peter Pace, the vice chainnan ofthe Join'tChiefs ofStaff, announced ,
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today ihat about 20,000 troops in Iraq will, have their tours extended for90 days in Iraq and up to 120 days deployed
before returning home: Fallowing is infonnation on the announcement .. , '
:> The 'United States is~ommitted , to providing asecu re envronment in Iraq that will allow the'coJntry to't>ecome
free, democratic and at peace with itself and its neighbors. ' . ;:. ."
:> As"the June 30 date fortransition tos'overeignty draws nearer, forces in Iraq 'that oppose the"country's ptOgre~
are becoming more desperate. ' '
>, The cornmanders.on the ground have requested'addHional combat capability for-iraq. Since th~ begin~ing of ' .
Operation Iraqi Freedom, President Bush and Secretary Rurnsfeld have pledged that commander's will'get the ' ','
troops and equipment they need to sccomplish their mission. ' .', ~'" : '." " . ,
, ' :> The Secretary hss approved "the extension of about 20,000 forces currently,in tt)eater, of.whlchaboiJt .o ne-qtia~
are National Guard and Reserve personnel, for up to 90 additional days in Iraq and lip to 120 days deploy~ . ' , .'
> Ihe 1sl 'Armored Division and the 2nd Annored Cavalry Regiment-comprise the,bulk.of.combatfon::eS being
, " extended in Iraq; they are t:eing' supported by Army National Guard and Reserve combat support and combat
support personnel. ' . .. ,
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.. ' . » Ofthe roughly.115,OOO troops that have been scheduled to rotate out; some 36,000 are s~i1fin 'thetheater . Of
those 36,000, about 20,000 will be retained fOJ a,period while the remainder will continue their-rotations home.
> The troop extensions will allow the United States and the Coalition tomeet the shon-term seCl!rity-challenges in '
Iraq. The plan minimizes the impact on current and f~ture force rotations requirements, and.on servce me~rs , '
their families and their. employers. ' ' . " , "
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> The troop extensions demonstrate both the ability ofthe United States to provide the force,structure that ,the
'commanders need, and the commitment ofthe United States to providing a safe and secure environmentfor the -·
Iraqi people as they transition to a new government and rebuild their country. ',' ," . .. .
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> The plan iscapability based; when a unit's capabilities
, . are no longer needed, the unit will,be released. '
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.> ' The Department of Defense remains committed to ma~ging the torce by maki'~g sure that-the right.,people' wittl '
.the right skill sets are in the right jobs. The Department will continue to transform the force torthe future. .-
> America is grateful for the sacrifices that our troops, their families arid their 'employers make :while our nation is at
war.
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~ Talking Points - Detainee Policy - April 19, 2004
Tomorrow the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on three cases involving detainees being held at
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The court will decide a narrow aspect ofdetainee policy - whether ornot federal disbict
courts have the jurisdiction to hear habeas corpus cases for detainees atGuantanamo. The'consolidated cases
are AI Oda v. Uni~ed States, Rasul v. Bush and Ghrebi Y. Bush and Rumsfeld. .
Below is background on the detainee situation and military commissions. .
Guantanamo Detainee Status
• There are approximately 595 detainees atGuantanamo.

• The numbers ofdetainees in Guantanamo are a small percentage ofthose scooped up in the Global War on
. Terror. Ofthe r<:>ughly 10,000 p~ple .orig inaIlY detained in Afghanistan, fewer than 10 percent werebrought
to Guantanamo. :.' '" . . .'
• One hundred forty-six detainees have departed Guantanamo.
• , 134 were transferred for release. .
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• '12 have been transferred for continued detention (seven Russia,·four to Saudi Arabia'and one.to
.Spain).. . .. '
• ' Decisions to transfer orrelease detainees are based on many factors, including whether the detainee 'is
believed·to pose athreat'to the United States and whether he has further intelligence value. . .
• The releases are not wffhout risk. At least one released detainee has gone back to the fight. This IsJurther.
evidence that these'individllals are dedicated to their cause and have been trained to be deceptive.
,• Detainees are treated humanely; Theyare given three culturally appropriate meals, have opportunity for
prayer and receive exceptional medical attention; ,
• The United States does not permit, tolerate orcondone torture by its employees under any cireumstances;
U.S. personnel are required to follow this po.licy when questioning the detainees.
.Military ~ommisslons
• The military.commissionprocess provides for a full and fair trial while protecting national security information.
• The commission includes fundamental principles ofjustice such as'; the presumption of innocence, proof of
guiltbeyond a reasonable doubt representation by defense counsel, and .the ability,topresent evidence and
call witnesses. , .
". The concept of detaining those captured during'arrnedconflict isnot new. .
• In every war the United States has foughL the U.S. has detained the enemy without lawyers, without
charges, and released them atthe end ofthe qmflict when the threat had passed. ,
• ,Removing enemy combatants from the'battlefield ,allows Coalition troops to'.move more freely..Deja·ining and .
interrogating them helps the Coalition gain valuable .information about terrorist activities. , ., , .
• The Department of Defense hasno desire to hold detainees longer than necessary.The DepartmentwiR .'.
work diligently to resolve all cases. .
• .Military commissions have his.torically been used to try violators of the law of war. The commissions take into
. account national security interests 'and the unique battlefield envronment associated with the Global -War on
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~ Talking Points - Iraq Update - April 20. 2004
Secretary Rumsfeld. Gen. Pace Briefing , ,

Secretary Rumsfeld and Marine Corps Gen. Peter Pace, vice chairman ofthe JointChiefs ofStaff; today briefed the
Pentagon press corps on progress in Iraq. including the situations in southern lraq and Fallujah. Following "a~,
, highlights. ' ' ,
> 'The Coalition is working with moderate Shi'a leadership in southern Iraq to resolve the slanq-Qff'with militia from
radical deric Muqtada al-Sadr. ' " " " ""
,• The moderate Shi'as, like the vast majority of Iraqis,want freedom arid the rule oflaw take root ill ,Iraq.
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> Discussions inFallujah continue,'led by local and national Iraqi leaders. " e . •
• The current state ofaffairs cannot continue indefiriitely: .:

• The Coalition Will not allow the thugs and assassins in FalluJah who 'oppQse peace and freedom ,to csrve out
portions ofthe city. " .. " " : ': ' , ' , ' , , ,',", , "
• These dead-enders are trying to hold back progress through terror and intimidation. They aim to.foment civil
war among Sunnis and Shi'as, block the progress on the path to Iraqi,self-rule and drive out the C9alition.
• The dead-enders will fail in th is test ofwills. Saddam'sremnants will not 'be allowed,to determine the fate of.
, ' 25 million 'Iraqis. . '
> U.S. forces are performing well, andfne American people 'are grateful for their skiU and courage: Their strength , -r •
and sacrifices are a reflection ofthe strength ofthe American people. Americans remember.those ,wounded or '
kiUed and their families. " ,
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, BG Kimmitt. Dan Senor Briefing , ' ,

Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt and Dan senor, senior spokesman for'the Coalition Provisional AuthoritY, today briefed'press
in Baghdad. Following are highlights. '
> The 'Coalition has reemphasized to' ali parties involved in t,aiks to end the stand-on n Fallujah 'thal-the,Coalit!ori
remains very serious initsgoal to peacefully resolve the situ~tion. ' ., "
• If the peaceful track does not play itself out and there is not a serious effort by aU parties, m{3jor hostilities will ,
resume on short notice.
» The 36111 Iraqi Civil Defense Corps Battalion's performancedumg recent combat operatio~sin 'Fall'ujah is' ,
noteworthy. In the view of the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, the battalion distinguished itself as'a trustwor1hy
and capable Iraqi security force. Their performance wJ1l serve as an ICDC bencni:nark for future:operations. '
Announcement on U:S. Amb.assador to Irag " ,',

President Bush yesterday anno nced his intention,to nominate John Negro'ponte as U.S. ambass8dor to Iraq. '
Currently Mr. Negroponte serves as U.S. .ambassador to the United Nalonsa post he has held since September
2001. ' " ' , '
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If the U.S. Senate confirms himl.he would be the first amaassadorat the:new U.S. EmbaSsy. i'n Baghdad,'which is
slated to open following the June 30 transfer of sovereignly: Atthat time, the Coalition Provisional A~thorlty will be
diS$olved. '
(Link to the ambassador's response to the presidents announcement !iD1 tothe ambassador's biQg~phy.)

~ Talking Points - Fallujah and former Ba'athists - April 22, 2004
-Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt and Dan Senor, spokesman forthe Coalition Provisional Autho ~ty, briefed the press today in
Baghdad. Following are highlights on the situation infallujah, and the'issue offormer members of the Ba'ath party '.
serving in the new Iraqi army. , . '
~ttached to,this'set oftalkirig points is a news'~rticl~ about Fallujah's violent,~Istory. Ii Was",~tte,n by ~im ,Gara~ne
, of theAmerican Forces Press Service, wh.o traveled to Iraq and the Middle East region last week with Gen, Richard
B. Myers, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The article i s also posted to the Defense Link web site .'
(www.defenselink.mil). , : ' .:'. " . '
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Fallulah . '
~ Discussions are continuing in FalluJah to resolve the situation peacefully. ' . ,',
• The Coalition's:message to the people,of Fallujah remains mesame: '
• Heavy and illegal weapons must be turned in.' . ' ,
• Of the weapons received thus far,,feware 'in wor1<ing order. The 'Coalitioil isseeking a ~oous 'show
ofcommitment and wants the heavy weapons responsible for the recent engagements in.FaHujah ,
brought in. ." _. . ','.:.. .': ... ". . "
,. Fallujans must work to remove (oreign fighters; SpeclalRepublcan guard: tor.mer Fedayeen S~da'ini '
Mukhabarat (Iraqi intelligence service), drug users and other dangerous and vio~n ~ ~riminals from using
Falluja~ as a base ofoperations toconduct Uleir operations of vlolence-end terrorist acts. .
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> While the Coalition remains willlngto continue discussions in Fallujah, time is running ,out.
• The U.S. military stands poised and ready to act. ready to resume hostilities on short notice: ,
. '. The 1 M~rine Expeditionary Force continues aggressive 'patrols aodoffensive operations outside fallujah,
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as well as providing humanitarian assistance tothe citzens of Fallujah:· '
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De·Ba'athlflcation ' , . ",
> The de-Ba'athiflcation of Iraq is both a difficultandnecessary process tt~~t Iraqis mu~t gothrough i~ "
order to come to terms with their past .' .
• There is no room in the new Iraq for the Ba'atliistideology and forthe senior members ot-the former regime
who played a role in the worst B~'athist crimes and brutality. , .
> While the policy on de-Ba'alh'ification must remain as It is, its lmplementatlon should ,be ~formed.
• Some Iraqis have complained the appeals process is slow, and excludes nnocentend capable people who
were Ba'athlsts in name only from playing a role inIraq'sreconstruction.
• The exceptions and appeals process must be timely in order to be effective. ,
• Ambassador Bremer will address these issues inan address he delivers to the Iraqi people Frid~y .
in
, ~ , Asthe Iraqi ar.my lncreases size and' responsibil~ty, It will need senlor'comm~ndlng . offic.rs.. " .'
' . . It takes 10 to 15 years and more to train seniorcolonels and generals. ".. , .
• There are many senior officers remaining in Iraq who can meet'the criteria established jn the de- ,
Ba'athification process and contribute to Iraq's future. , '
• It has always been expected that senior-level military officers would playa role inthe new Iraqi army.,It has , "
also always been part ofthe'plan that these individuals would be fully vetted.toensure that had no hand in .
the Ba'athist horrors. ' "
• The policy on including senior level military in Iraq'snew army has not cnanqed. Th,e Coalition is'~tudying
how to improve implementation of the de-Ba'athification process, so lraq's army can benefit from tbe "
expertise of thoroughly vetted senior military offeers. . .. "

~ Talking Points - Remains Transfer Policy - April 23, 2004
Following are talking points on the Department of Defense's policy regarding media coverage oftroops' remains
being returned to Dover Air Force Base. For additional information, please refer to the transcript of a briefing given
yesterday to the Pentagon press corps (transcript).
> The principle focus 0" the Department's policy is to protect thewishes and the privacy of the fammel of
service .members during their time of great loss and grief. .
• Military funeral honors are rendered only at graveside. The ceremony Is a way to show the Nation's.deep
, gratitude to those who, in times ofwar and peace, have faiftifully defended their country. .
> The Departme,nt,'s policy regarding nomedia coverage of remains transfer has been in effect since 1-991.
• Courts have.repeatedlyupheldthe Departmenfs policy, citing two key points: ,
~ To reduce the hard~hip on lhe families and friends of the.war dead, who may-feel obligated to travel great
distances to attend arrival ceremonies atDover AF8 if suchCeremonies were held.
• .To protectthe privacy of the families and friends ofthe dead, who may not want'mediacoveraqe of '
caskets being unloaded atDover AFB.ln this regard, the court noted that the bereaved might- be upset.at "
publicdisplay ofthecaskets of their loved ones.
» The poli'cy balances the desires of the families to maintain 'their privacy agafnst themedia'. First .
Amendment rights. . ,
> The purpose of sendingthe remains to Dover AFB is to prepare them for return to their family and loved
on•••
• Honors are not rendered atDover because their mission isto identifythe remains, conduct neces~ary
forensic examinations, and prepare the remains tobe transported tothe family so they can be properly and
respectfully laid to rest in a place ofthe family'schoosing.-
• The preparation is clinical in nature and does not lend itself to mediacoverage:
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» The National Association of·Milltary Families, an independent organization, has stated, liThe currerrt
policy is sensitive to the needs of the families." ' . - '
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~ Talking Points -Iraq Update - April 26, 2004
. .
, Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt and Dan Senor, senior spokesman for the Coalition Provisional Authority, briefed the meda
today in Baghdad about the situations in Fallujah and Najaf. Following are highlights. .
» While Iraqis understandably express opposition to the eecupauen, the silent majority of Iraqis express
grateful appr~clation f,?r being liberated. .
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.. Iraqis also express concern that if the Coalition departs, th~ 'securitY situation ·will destabilize: . , .. ..
• The majority of lraqisaad the Coalition have acommon enemy, whether it is·the smatbands offormer .
Fedayeen Saddam, the former Mukhabarats (Iraq's fonner intelligence service), international terrorists or
Muqtada al,Sadr's militia. .
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.. >. The 1 Marine Expeditionary Force j~ f(lliowlng·its orders to susptnd offensive operations in FaliuJah;
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. The Coalition wants a peaceful resolutIon to the situation ·In Fallujah: '.
. • The Matin'es maintain the·inherent right of self-defense. :

!' Soon joi~t patrols WIll begin in Fallujah·with CoaOtion fortes and 'Iraqi security-forces becoming a visible
. presence in the ,City. The commanders on the ground will make the decisions about the exact timing ofthe
. '. .patrols." . .. ' , ,
• No weapons were tamed in during fhepast 24 hours inFallujah·. The C(ialition ishopefutthat' tomorrow there
.will be a large weapons tum-in·, which would demonstrate a good-faittl effort on -the part.of the insurgents b
.meet the Coalition. halfway. :
• The end state in Fallujah remains restoring Iraqi control to the city, either through negotiations, a pOHticai
track orthrough force ofarms. '
}> . Regarding Najaf, the- Coalition has made its positian clean It will nottol,erate using shrines, mQSqun and
schools ·to ttore,weaponS.
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Places ofworshipare not protected under the Geneva Conventions inthe event of military action if they are .
used as bases for operations and bases to store weapons and other toolsofviolence.
, . The process to restore theholy places must begin immediately; holy ptaces'must cease tobe used-as $ites
.where violence is organized. .: . . .. . .
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> Ambassa~or Bremer Issued the following s{etement today regarding NaJaf.
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"A dangerous situ~tion is developing in Najaf, one that is putting aH the Iaw-abKfing citizens ofthat holy city at even
" greater risk. Weapons are being stockpiled in schools, mosques and shrines; This expfosive situafJOn cannot be
tolerated by those who seek a peaceful resolution to'this criSis. The CoaRtion certainly wi" not tolerate this.situation-. .
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~ Talking Points - Missile Defense - April 28, 2004
The United States currently does not have the ability to defend itself from a limited long-range missile attack. In
December 2002, President Bush announced plans tobegin fielding a missile defense capability, wi.th the goal of
beginning initial defensive operations in 2004 and 2005. The United States is on track to meet that goal this.ye,ar. .
Following are highlights about missile defense: U.S. capabilities, adversaries' capabilities ati~ an outlOOk for
developing a U.S. system. .
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» .Several nations are developing oncquiring ballistic missiles and weapons of mals destruction. ThtY·~rt
sharing 'capabilitles and technologies and acquiring.It from others. For instan~e: .
• North Korea continues to move forward y!ith the'development ofthe long-range Taepo DOng 2 missile.
.• Iran has succes~fully flight tested the 1.,300 km Shahab 3 missile. .
» The United States'must defend Itself against these thre.b.
• New acquisition management processes ·~ke spfral development and capabilities-based acquisition a1low"a'
new technology like mlssile defense to engage in realistic, challenging development and tes.ting, whilea.t the
same Ume making the tedmology available forlimited defensive operations. . ..'
• This new acquisition system is important because the United States cannot wan uritiJ a future threat is fuRy
de-velopedbefore it deploys missile defenses. . . . .
• The Missile Defense Act of 1999 mandates that the Department of Defense take the necessary steps to.
dep!oy as Soon as technologically possible.effectivemissile defenses capable ofdefend!ng all :SO sta~. .
» Since 2001, It has been the Administration's policyto d,velop and deploy missile defense••1 soon II .
possible.
• The capability to be fielded this year cartes out the President's policy and 'the maOdate of the·1999l8w. ',
• The.direction from the President states that ballistic missiles also endanger U.S. allies and friends aroUnd the
world and affirms the need to work together to defend against these threats. . .
• The United 'States' has kept Russia well informed of U.S. missile defense policy and is:engaging in
discussions with Russiaon future cooperative efforts on numerous missile defense.tecll~Iog!e$. . ..
'.. The United States isspending billions ofdollars toprotect aga;n~t terrorist threats to infrastructure, ·portS, .
aviation and agrioulture. Missile defense willcomprise less than three percent ofthe Defense Department's
budget over the next several years.
,»: Themlsslle defense developmeilt·program IssetIntwo-year blocks·that will deliver enhanced capabilities
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Ocean for realistIC testing, while also providing an operational capabHity against a limited thteal
~ The testbed ytill inciude acapability against long-range baUistiC missiles .with required 'radars and,other
sensors, a command and control network. and a limited number of inter.ceptors based in ~aska (up to 1"6
.bythe end of2005) and California (up to four in 2004-2005) utilizing the Ground-based Midcourse
Defense (GMD) element ofthe BaUistic Missile Defense System (BMDS).
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~ Talking Po ints - Fallujah Operations - April 30, 2004
Below are highlights from a briefil)g today by Brig. Gen. MarK Kimmitt and Coalition Provisional Authority,s.pokesman
Gareth Bayley about operatons in Fallujah. " .
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• Rebuild the judicial system. ,
• Bring tojustice'those who have committed crimes. . . , .. , ,
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•' . The'1st Marine ~xped itionary ForCe is overseeing the formatlo~ of'the first ba~ion ofthe prOpo~d Falltijah
brigade. ' ' . . .,'
• The battalion will include 600 to 1,100 soldiers. . ',
• The mission ofthis interim organization is to work cooperatively with COalition forces and eventually assume
responsibility for securitY and stability throughout Iraq. .
• The battalion wm berecruited largely from termer soldiers ofthe Iraqi army.
\t The 1sl MEF will have operational control ofthe battalion, and will,provide them the resources and 'equipment , . '.
they need,toaccomplish their mission. . .
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'demonstrate they have the capacity.to man che'ckpoints and positions~
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• Coalition forces will maintain the right offreedom movement all areas of respOns'iblll~'.
• ' As catm is restored, famme.s will be allowed to return tothe city. , ", '. .
• Investigations will continue to find those responsible for the murder ofthe four American contractors an~
when they are captured, they will be tried in Iraq'sjudicial system. ' '" . '
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~ Talking Points - Abu Ghraib. Troop Deployment - May 4, 2004
Secretary Rumsfeld and Gen. Peter Pace, vice chairman 0 the Joint Chiefs of Staff, briefed the Pentagon press
corps today on allegations ofabuse by U.S. soldiers atAbu Ghraiband troop deployment. Following the secretary
and vice chairman'sbriefing, Gen. George Casey, vice chief ofstaff ofthe Army. spoke about the situation,atAbu
Ghraib. Highlights from his comments are,also included.
Abu Ghraib .
~ The images shown in the media of the U.S. soldiers and prisoners at the Baghdad Correctional Facili~
at Abu G~raib are deepry disturbing. . '
• The photographs depict actions'that are fundamentally unacceptable.
• These actions'do not inanyway represent the values of the Unned States or the Anned Forces, the vast
majority ofwhom serve with honor. '
~ The Secretary andthe Department'of Defen~e are taking the chargn,and ·a llegatlons,~erlously.
• On Jan. 14. one day after allegations first came to light, a criminal investigation was initiateq to examine'tt1e
charges. On Jan, 16, CENTCOM issued a press release, and Brig. Gen. Mart< Kimmitt briefed that an
investigation had been in'itiated into reported incidents ofdetainee abuse.
• On Jan. 31 , Maj. Gen. Antonio Taguba; atthe request ofLl Gen. RicardoSanche~, was appointed to .
conduct an administrative investigation ofprocedures atAbu:Ghraib. ' ,
• In February, the acting Secretary ofthe Army directed the Army Inspector General to conduct an
assessment t>f doctrine and training associated with detention operations throughout the U.S. Cen~
Command area ofresponsibility.
'. In Marc;h, the Chief, Army Reserve initiated an assessment ofArmy Reserve'training with an emphaSis on
military police and military Intelligence activities related toprisoners.
• On April 23, atGen. Sanchez's request, the head ofArmy intelligenCe provided an investigating offICer to'
investigate.military intelligence practices in Iraq. ,
'. Early this month, the U.S. Navy Inspector General was asked to assess the detainee.operatons at
, Guantan~mo Bay and atCharleston Naval Station Brig. " .
~ The Department will continue to take whatever steps are necessary to hold accountabl,e those who may
have.vlolated thecode of military conduct ,
• Such violations betray the trust ofthe American people and the men and women in uniform who ~rve
honorably each day. ' ,
• Thus far; from these investigatiom, six individualshave been identmed for ArtK;le 32 criminal hearings. At
least six other individuals have been given letters ofreprimand, and two ofthese six were .relieved of their
responsibilities. '
~ As' Gen. Casey emphasized In h~ opening statement to the press, the Army Is e~tremely'disappo'inted
thatanyone would engage In the mistreatment and humiliation of detainees, or take such pictures.
• The U.S. Army is a values-based organization tha respects the International law ofArmed Conflict and ,
, human dignity. More than 300.000 Army soldiers'are deployed around the .world. defending the United
States and its values. ' , .
• The behavior that led to the images is c1ea r~y unacceptable. Itdoes not reflect Army training or values, and
isacomplete breakdown indiscipline. .
• The Army is committed to treating all persons with oignity, respect and humanity. '
• U.S. soldiers recognize. they have a moral and legal oblig'ation to provide humane-treatment to,the
personnel in their custOdy.
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• Commanders will continue to investigate all allegations ofdetainee mistreatment arid:'.t~ke approprtate'
action.'Commanders will continue toset appropriate climate and standards with reganfto'huO)ane
treatment ofdetainees.
)- The Army has taken action in Iraq to address theallegations of prisoner abuse. ',' .'
• . There is new unit leadership atAbu Ghralb, and close coordination between the milita'ry i~~lllgence
brigade commander and the military police brigade commander. . ' :' , ~:' , "
• There is now'one single person responsible for all the detainee activities. On April' 15, M~j: Ge!1. ~ffrey :
Miller took charge ofall the detainee operations in Iraq. , .
• Additional training on the Geneva Convention and the rules ofengagement has been giVen to all ofthe new
units that have gone into these facilities, . .'
• A mobile training team ofcorrections and legal experts is on Jhe ground working atth,e ckttention facilitie.s '
and h~lping' ~in soldiers to improve operatons atthe faCiIi,ties. , ', -::. .. , . ,'.,' ' ,:'
• Alessons-learned process isongoing and recommended changes are being incorporated iflto the-'Army's .
. schools, doctrine and combat training centers. '
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Secretary Rumsfeld also announced some additional troopdeployments during.the press ~riefi~ .
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)- Gen. John .Ablzald;,commander of U.S. Central Command, has In~lcated adesfretoretain1he c'urrent·
. level of forces at approximately 135,OOO~ . ,
• Recently, 20,000 troops had their deployments extended by up to 90 days to keep force Ievels',at 135,000,
• ,These troops will not have their deployments extehded further, Instead,Secrelary Rumsfeld has approved' .
. . the deployment ofapproximately 10,000 replacement personnel.
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BEFORE THE SENATE AND HOUSE ARMED SERVICES·COMMITtEEs. ' .
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Mr. Chairman, members ofthe Committee ~. Thank you for the opportunity to testify today: ".'.' ",
In recent days, there has been a good deal of discussion about who bears responsibility.for the terrible .'
activities that took-placeat Abu Ghraib. These eventsoccurred on my watch. As Secretaryof Defense, i .
am accountable for them. I take full responsibility. It is my obligation to evaluate what happened, to make
sure those who have committed wrongdoing are brought to justice, and to make changes'as needed to 'see that
it doesn't happen again. .
I feel terrible ~bout what happened'to these Iraqi detainees: They. are'human beings. They were'in U;S. .
custody. Our country had an obligationto treat them right. We didn't do that. That ~·'WIOng.
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To·those Iraqis who were mistreated by members eru.s, armed forces.J offer my deepest apology; . I~ was
uri-American. And it was'inconsistent witl;l the values of OUf. nation. . . ..
Further, I deeply regret the damage that has been done:
If you could h'a~e seen th~ anguished expressions on the' faces ofthose of us in' the Department upon seeing
the P~OtOS, you would know how-we feel today.
We take this seriously, It should not have happened. Any'wrongdoers need to be punished, procedures..
evaluated, and problems corrected. "
It's important fo~ the Americanpeople and the world to know that while these terrible acts were perpetrated
by a small number of the U.S. military, they were also brought to light by the honorable and responsible .
actions of other military personnel. There are many who did their duty.professionally 'and'we'should
mention that as well: .
• First the soldier; Specialist Joseph Darby, who alerted the appropriate'authorities thai abuses of
detainees were occurring. My thanks and appreci,ationto him for his courage and his val~s"
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.. Second, those in the military chain of command who acted promptly upon learning of those
activities by initiating a series of investigations -:- criminal and administrative -- toensure that the
abuses were stopped, that the responsible chain of command w.as relieved and replaced, and that the
Uniform Code ofMilitary Justice was followed;
• Third, units singled out for praise in Gen'eral Tagu~a' s Report for the care they'provided detainees
in their custody and their intolerance of abuses by others, . '.
j. • . And finally, the CENTCOM chain of command for taking action and publicly announcing'to the
i world that investigations of abuse were underway.
I The American peopleand members of the committee deserve an accounting of what tW happened and
I. -what's being done to fixit. . . .
Gathered today are the senior military officials with responsibility in.the care and treatment of detainees'.
The responsibility for training falls to the U.S. Amy. The responsibility for the actions and conduct of
forces in Iraq falls to the combatant commander. And the ultimate responsibility for the department rests
with me. .' . ' . . .
Each.of us has had a strong interest in getting the facts out to the American people.
We want you to know the facts. I want you to have all the documentation and the data you require.' If $ome' .
material is classified, we'will ensure members get an opportunity to see it privately. . .
Having saidthat, all the facts that may be of interest are not yet i~ band. In addition to the Taguba Report,
there'are other investigations underway. We Will make the results of these investigationsavailable to you.
. But because all the facts are not in hand, there- will be corrections and clarifications to the record as more
information islearned, Ifwe have something to add later. we'll do so. If we find something .that wc've said
that needs to be corrected, we'll correct it
From the other witnesses here, you will be told the sequence of events and investigations that have taken
pl~ce since.these activities first caine to light.
What I want to do is to inform you of the measures underway to remedy some of the damage done and. to
improve our performance in the future. .
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. Before I'do that, let me make one further note: As members.of this Committee are aware, each us at·this
table is either in the chain, of command or has senior responsibilities in the Department. ' This'means that ..
anything we say publicly could have an impact on legalproceedings against those accused of wrongdoing in
this matter. ·Our responsibility at this hearing,.and in our public.comments, is to conduct ourselves consistent
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with that well known fact. So please understand that if some our responses are measured, it is to ensure
that pending cases are not jeopardized by seeming to exert "command influence" and that the rights of any
accused are.protected. .
Now let me tell you the measures we are taking to deal with this issue.
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~ Talk ing Points on Afghanistan , May 1,2003
"I W]e clearly have movedfrom major combat activity to a period ofstability and stabilization and
reconstruction...activities. The bulk ofthis country today is permissive, it's secure. It is clear...that's the
case by virtue ofthe fact that wesee people returning to their countryfrom all acrossthe globe...in large
numbers. They are voting witlt theirfeet; they are saying that the circumstancehere is something,they ,
want to be a part of, and that's a good thing. "
«SecretaryofDefense Donald RumsJefd
Kabul; May J, 2003
A New Phase in Afghanistan
• ' The President of the United States, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and General Tommy Franks,
, in consultation with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai, have concluded that-the situation in
Afghanistan has moved from a period of major combat,activity to a period of stabilization and
reconstruction. ' '
• There are still dangers and pockets of resistance in certain parts
of the country. The US wiUcontinue to
work with the Afghan government and the new Afghan national army-to see that areas of resistance'are "
dealt with promptly and efficiently. ' " , '
• Long-term stability in Afghanistan and the well being of the Afghan people are a vital part of winning
the global war,against terrorism)and are a top priority for the United States and its Coalition partners.
The Coalition will continue to support the Afghan interim govemment, and WOfl( to enable
its Institutions and the Afghan people to become self4ufficlent'
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• In an expanding reconstruction effort, The United States, its Coalition partners and Afghan. officials, are
in the process ofrolling out Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRTs). The PRTs will build close
,relationships with Afghan leaders and citizens in each region, help,link regional leaders to the 'central
~;. Afghan government, and coordinate with international humanitarian organizations.
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, Three teams are currently operating in Afghanistan, and have'been'well-received. The PRTs"will be
, deployed to ,eight regions throughout Afghanistan. '
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The teams include inteinatiorial and interagency personnel trained in variety ofdisciplines ";" including ,
humanitarian, medical, security, military and linguistic. Each team will be tailoredtomeet a region's
, unique needs.
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, The Coalition will work aggressively to rid Afghanistan of torrorists, their weapons and
sa'. havens - wherever they may be. ' '
• The Coalition will continue aggressive operations to destroy terrorist elements and deny themthe,ability
to coordinate and move freely in Afghanistan. As the Afghan National Army (ANA) continues to ,
become more capable, its security responsibilities will expand to different regions of the country and
will eventually come under command of the Afghan government.
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~ Talking Points on Progress in Iraq - May 15,2003
• The Iraqi people, now free from Saddam's terror, can look folWard to a new
beginning.
Life is getting.back to normal for many Iraqis. People are going about their business; they are going
about their lives.
Shi'a are able to honor their religious traditions for the first time in decades.
, . Town councils and local politicians are meeting openly and freely selecting leaders.
The water quality in Basra is better than it has been in years.
• , More Iraqis today.have access to electricity than,ever before.
The U.N. mission' h~ agreed that the'U.N. will ~ oil-for-food funds to purchase.the'Ir~i cerealcrop,
which is already being harvested. This. will help give income to Iraqi farmers. '' '
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., The U.S. is implementing a pay plan for civilian government workers.
• ' The' U.S. and Coalition will continue'to 'address the law-and-order problem in
Baghdad, and are working hard to improve security in Iraq; ,
Saddam's regime created the conditions for lawlessness. Before his reign ended, he released 100',000
prisoners - some political but some violent criminals - onto the streets. It's time these people were put
back in jail, ~d that's where we will put them.
In the past 48 hours, hundreds of suspected criminals have been arrested.
Jails have been opened and two courts are operating. '
The Coalition has started aggressive patrols at night in Baghdad; there were 300'separate patrols last
night.
Police are coming back to work and arebeing trained.
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Experts are on their way from the Pentagon and the Office of Reconstruction and Humanitarian ,
Assistance to join Coalition forces at the mass gravesite found nearTikrit, They will work to preserve
forensic evidence for prosecuting crimes against humanity. Coalition forces are beingscnsitivo to .
Iraqis searching for lost loved ones among the victims. ' ..
.• Afte r decades of.oppre,ssion, Iraqis deserve a stable and secure government.'

• Coalition administrators are meeting with and seeking input from Iraqis ofmany backgrounds,'
including those who have lived inside the country under Saddam' s regime and those who have Iived
outside Iraq. '
The goal is ~ stable, safe, peaceful and prosperousIraq with a government that represents all Iraqis,
whether they are Suni or Shi'a,from the north or south. ., '
The Coalition Provisional Authority banned the Ba'ath Party on April 16. The U.S. will continue to
seek and identify Ba'athists who used their power to repress the Iraqi people, remove them from office,
and bring Ba'ath party officials to justice for their crimes.
• We want to empower responsible, decent Iraqis who are technically competent to help restore essential
services and repair infrastructure in. Iraq.
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~ Talking Points on Weapons of Mass Destruction - May 7, 2003
• President Bush has made identifying and eliminating Weapons of Mass Destruction a
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A stated military objective of Operation Iraqi Freedom is the identification, isolation and
eventual elimination of Iraq's Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), their delivery systems,
production capabilitiesand distribution networks.
• U.S. efforts on this front are deliberate and focused. The U.S. acts on each item of information-
: . to piece together the Iraq WMD puzzle.
• The U.S.,is ta.king a,comprehensive a~proach to W'MD by:

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Interviewing and obtaining the cooperation of key Iraqi'personnel, including those who .
, volunteer.information.
Accessing and assessing possible sites.
Obtaining and examiningkey documents, computers and other informationmaterials.
• The process of identifying and verifying WMD is complicated and length~• .

The U.S. governmenthas always'expected the WMD exploitation and elimination missionin
Iraq to be a time-consuming process.
Saddam and his regime were experts at hiding evidence. Because the sites have been concealed
to thwart earlier inspections by the United Nations, finding them will not be easy.
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• Based on intelligence, the U.S. has compiled a list of roughly 600 sites of interest related to
WMD.
• ' Thusfar, special teams have visited 10 sites on the original list arid another 40 sites that came
from leads developed in country. . ' . ... '.
• With each passing day, we are iearnlng more about the regime's proliferation network, its
front companies and the people involved in Saddam's WMD program. . ,
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• The U.S. is examining a mobile laboratory that recently caine into Coalitionpossession.
The wlit does not appear to have any function except the production ofbiologica1 agents: A
more thorough examinationof the lab will be conducted.
• U.S. and Coalition teams will centiaue.to examine documents, and talk to those who might
have knowledge of the WMD program,
As security in Iraq improves, so will the level ofvoluntary cooperationas Iraqis become more
confident there will not be retribution by Saddam's regime.
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~ Talking Poin ts on Mass Grave Sites in Iraq - May 30,2003
Many grave sites have been identified in Iraq, providing further evidence oftbe former regime's
atrocities. The Office of Reconstruction and Humanitarian Assistance (ORHA) is' working to help
grieving families search for lost relatives and preserve evidence for future pros.ecutions against the
perpetrators by the.new Iraqi 'government . ' .
ORHA is working with Coalition members, international organizations, nongovernmental

organizations and local Iraqi leaders to implement the following measures:
'. Step One: Public Awareness and Site Assessment
• ORHA has initiated a media campaign and is working with local and religious leaders to
explain to the public ~hy it is necessary to preserve the :i rave sites.
• A team of U.S. forensic experts has arrived to assess the sites and determine security needs.
They will work with other Coalition assessment teams.
• " Step Two: Security and Support
To strike the delicate balance between theinterests of families searching for loved ones and broader
justice issues, ORHA has instituted the following approach:
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• At sites such as al Hillah where extensive digging has already begun, ORHA will deploy
humanitarian response teams. The teams willwork with local leaders to coordinate an orderly
digging process; encourage detailed examinations of personal effects; assist in implementation
of a system to keep records of identified remains; implement a process for providing death
certificates and conducting witness interviews; and facilitate documentationof information
found at the sites.
Military at these sites will help inform the families of the importance of careful exhumation,
and provide them with water, shade, plastic bags; gloves and masks.
• _At sites that have' ~ot'been subject to extensive digging,'ORHA will hire local Iraqis to guard
the graves, and deploy humanitarian response teams to meet with families who appear at the
site to explain the problems with·uncoordinated exhumation and inform them ofORHA's plans
to assist in identificationand reburial of remains.
Forensic investigative teams from the Coalition'will follow the assessment teams to conduct
exhumations of grave sites. They will be coordinated out of ORHA 'offices and will hire and
train local Iraqis to help.
• Step Three: Identification

ORHA win work with existing Iraqi organizations to establish an Iraqi Committee on-Missing
Persoris(ICMP), which will collect the records of Iraqis who have disappeared and compile a
national database to integrate the information with findings of the forensic investigative teams.
·In connection with ICMP, ORHA will create a national outreach program for families. .
• Step Four: Prosec ution
Prosecution of crimes against humanity committed by the former regime will be conducted
through an Iraqi -led process assisted and.supported by the intemational community as needed .
To ensure that prosecutors have access to evidence , ORHA will form an evidence coordination
team. The team will create centralized and systematic warehouses for the storage,
documentation and preservation of evidence.
• The teams will train local experts in 'handling and preservation of forensics evidence.
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~ Talking Points on the Iraq Survey Group, June 2, 2003
• The Iraq Survey Group (ISG) represents a significant expansion in the hunt for weapons of
mass destruction (WMD). It will build on the ongoing efforts by the 75th Exploitation Task,
Force in a defiberate, thorough and long-term process. "
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The ISO will consolidate the efforts of the various intelligence collection operations currently
in Iraq under one national-level headquarters, based in'Baghdad. . .. .: '
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• ' The ISO win be staffed by 1,300 to 1,400 people from the U.S. government: the Uniied
Kingdom and Australia. " ", ' , " , , ', " '
• The ISO will have a powerfulintelligence analytical element forward deployed in the region, ,
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-connected an interagency int~lligence fusion center in the Washington, D.C. ~ ,
Army Maj. Gen. Keith Dayton will lead the ISO at its maiD..,h,eadquart~rs" in Baghdad. ,
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• The analytic center and media processing center will operate from Qatar, which already has a
well-developed theater of operations. " ' " . ,
• The first pri~rity of the ISG iste search for a~d eliminate WMD. : '
In addition, the ISO will collect and exploit documents and media related to terrorism, war '
crimes, POW and MIA concerns, and other issues related to the former Iraqi regime. '
• The ISG will interrogate and debrief both friendly and hostile individuals, and 'it will:exploit :
captured materiel. For instance, a truck driver who transported materiel to sites or a guard at a
facility may yield as much valuable information as a regime official.
• , As Maj. Gen. Dayton has stated, the goal of ISO ,is to put all the pieces together in 'what is
appearing to be a very complexjigsaw puzzle. ., . ,'
• The ISG will place a greater emphasis on going places wh~re the intelligenc:e com~unity
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, believes there is a IikeJihoodof rmding sometbing or someene who knows abont Iraq's ·WMD
cap~bilities. '
• There will b~ a dec:reasedemp~is on fixed sites offthe master sitelist the'7~et.. Expl~itation '
Task Force has been working from to date. ,
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• We know a lot more now through intervie~s than we did in January, when the sit~'llits were
originally developed. '"
The effecti~eness of'the ISO lies not with the number of searchers (between 200-3(0), but
rather the process by which the searching will take place - the synergy of combining the '
intelligence disciplines with the analytic-based requirements. '
• The I.SO will take the new information, reftne it, and work to link the various pieces that the
operations commanders have not had an ability 19 connect. '
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~ Talk ing Points on Operation Tribute to Freedom - June 4, 2003
• To give all Americans an opportunity to show their appreciation to our troops as

they return from Iraq, Afghanistan and other theaters in the War Against Terrorism,
the Department of Defense has launched Operation Tribute to Freedom. .
Operation Tribute to Freedom will be a months-longand sustained initiative, with many events
and opportunities to thank our servicemen and women who have"fought in the global war on
terrorism.
• OlF has three goals: first and foremost, to thank our troops. The second goal is create a
stronger bond between the military and'the Americanpeople. The third goal is to underscore
the fact that the global war on terrorism continues. .
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• The first OperatlonTnbute to Freedom events were held during Memorial Day..
weekend - a natural starting point for us·to reflect on the sacrifices made by our
military and their families. .
At Arlington National Cemetery, a wreath was laid at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
• At the New York Stock Exchange that Friday, nine Operation Iraqi Freedomveterans rang the
opening bell.
In Concord, N.C., a B-2 stealth bomber conducteda fly-over before an auto race, and one of
the racing tearns carried a patch from a squadron in honor oftwo squadron crewmembers killed
in action'during the Iraqi conflict
• Operation Tribute to Freedom events will con tinue

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over the next several months.
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On June 14, Flag Day, flags flown over the Pentagon will be raised at Major League Baseball
games across America. .
Gen. Richard B. Myers will throw out'the first pitch at the New York Yankees game.
Cities and towns across the country will approve declarations thanking the troops,
• Civilian and military leaders of all ranks will go to their hometowns over July 4th to participate
in parades and other Independence Day Celebrations. .
DoD has ail aggressive speaker's program to respond to invitations'from grQUPS suchas the
Kiwanis, Chambers of Commerce,'schools and'other civic organizations and communities that
request officials or veterans for local events.
• DoD 's web site now links you to a special OTF page.
• The address isfound at wWw.defensetink.miL
The site is updated regularly with !te.w information about OTf'.
• The site includes stories, photographs, and a link for sending thank you notes to the troops.
Future highlights will include a downloadable OTF certificate, screensaver and activities for
kids.
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~ Talking Points on Progress in Iraq - July 2, 2003
The Coalition will succeed in its goal to establish real freedom and democracy in Iraq. We will
continue to work on our strategic priorities: law and order, economic reform and political progress.
• We are making progress on law.and order;
• 30,000 Iraqi Police Force (IPF) officers have reported back to work; they ~1I be paid'doUbie
what they were under Saddam.
We are reforming criminal law.
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We are readying a new army, which we will be recruiting in the days ahead'. ' ,
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• The Coalition is engaged in a wide range of reconstruction a':ld,rehabilitation,

projects around the country to boost the economy: ' ,
In the lastsix weeks, the Coalition has spent almost a billion dollars.on several thousand
projects, such as irrigation and construction.
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We expect the airports will be open soon to scheduled traffic for the first ~e in 12 years.
The Umm Qasr port is functioningat a much higher capacity than it has for years.
• All refineries are working and production is ramping up. Oil revenues willbe paid to the Iraqi
Development Fund, held by the Central Bank ofIraq for the benefit ofthe Iraqi people.
Iraq's borders are open to trade and people. :
• We are well on track to establishing an Iraqi interim admlnfstratlon by mid~u fy.
The new governing council will be properly representativeof the country.

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• Health care and ~d.ucation are improving; a·free press is t1ouri8hi~g.,
• O~rthe health front, 24 of28 hospitals are operational. "
• 15 health clinics are open and stocked with appropriate drugs.

• We have facilitated an immunization program, resulting in more than 3,OOO.immunizations to
date.
98 percent of schools have reopened.
Teachers' pay has been quadrupled compared to that under Saddam.:
We have established multiple projects to improve schools' infrastructure, such 8:'l painting and
. refurbishing, plus purchasing new desks and other materials.' .
More than 100 newspapers have sprung up across Iraq since liberation.
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When this incident came to light and was reported within the Chain of Command, we't~k~veral imniediat~ , ':'
-actions: These will be discussed in detail by others here today, but let me highlight them. ',' ,,' .
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. , General Sanchezlaunched a criminal investigationimmediately, , : .,

• He then asked for ~ administrative review ofprocedures at the Abu Ghraib facilitY:, niat is the'
so-calledTaguba Report. ' ' ,
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These two irivestigations have resulted-thus far in criminalor administrative actions against at least 12
individuals, includingthe relief of the prison chain of command and criminal referrals ,of several' soldiers '
directly involved ill'abuse. , '
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, .' The Army also launched an Inspector General Review of detainee operations throughout Afghanistan
, and Iraq. TIt,at review continues. " "
• The Army has initiated an investigation ofReserve trai~g with respect to ~m~ :ln~lilgence ~
police functions. ' ' "
• General Sanchez also asked for an Army Intelligence review of the circumstances discussed in
General Taguba 's report and that is ongoing. _ ':,'
• And, I also asked the Navy Inspector General toreview procedures at Guantanamo and the,
'Charleston Naval Brig. ' " ,
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mature, we will 'endeavor to keep you informed; But there is more-tobe -done,
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First, to ensure we have a handle on the scope 'of this catastrophe, I will be announcing today ,the,
, appointment of several senior former officials who are being asked toexaminethe pace. breadth; and
thoroughness of the existing investigations, and to determine whether additional investigationsneed to be
initiated.' They are being asked to report their findings within 4S days of taking' up their duties. I am, . ,
confident these distinguishedindividuals will provide a full and fair assessment of what'has been done thus '
far - and recommend whether further steps may be necessary.
I will encourage them to 'meet with members of Congressto keep them apprised of their progress. I look
forward to their,suggestionsand recommendations. '
Seco~d. we need to review our habits and'procedures. On~ of the th~ we~ve tried to do since September
11 tit is to get the Department to adjust its habits and procedures at atime of war, and in the jnformation age.
For the past three years, we have looked for areas where adjustments were needed, and regrettably, we have
nowfound another one. - , , - ,
Let me be clear. I failed to identify the catastrophic damage that the allegations'of abuse CQUld do to our '
operations in the theater, to the safety of our troops in the field, the cause to which we are committed. When
, these allegations first surfaced, I failed to recognize how,important it was toelevate a'matter of such gravity,
to the highest levels, includingleaders in Congress.:' Nor did we anticipate that aclassified investigation "
report that had not yet been delivered,to the senior levels of the Department would be given,to the media,
That was my failing. - .
, In the future, we will take whateversteps are necessary to elevate to the appropriate.levels charges ofthis
magnitude. ' ' " .
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Third, I am seeking a way to provide appropriatecompensation to tho~e:detainees who suffered:grievous and,

' . brutal abuse' andcruelty at the hands of a few members of the U.S. military. ,It is the right t1)ing todo. I'm
told we have the ability to do so. And so we.will-vone way or anoth~., ' " , " '" . ,:
One of the,great strengths of our'nation is its ability to recognizefailures, deal with them, and to striv.e to '
make things better. Indeed, the openness with which these problems are'being dealt is. one of'the strengths of
our free society. Democraciesare imperfect, because theyare made up of humanbeings who are, by our,
nature, imperfect. Of course, we wish that every person in our government and our Armed Forces would
,conduct themselves in accordancewith the highest standards of ethics. But the reality is some do not,
One mistakewe have made during our initial investigation into these charges, for example.was failing to ,
.sufficiently call to your attention the information made public.in the ,CENTCOM pressrelease regarding,the ','
investigationsthey had initiated back in January. We also failed to sufficiently call your attention arid brief ,
' you on the preliminaryfindings of the criminal investigation announced on March 20 by GeneralKimmitt I
am advisedthe Army has had periodic meetings to inform Congressional staffs.: " '
There are indications that the information provided was penetrating at some level, however. On January ,
,20th, for example, CNN reportedthat a CID investigation was being conducted into allegations ofdetainee
abuse at Abu Ghraib, and mentioned the possible existenceof photographs taken of detainees;
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Nonetheless, I know that we did not fully-brief you on this subject alongthe way and we 'should have done
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I wish we would have known more sooner and been able to ten you moresooner, But vi~ didn't-For tha~ I'
apologize.
We need to discuss a better way to keep you informed about matters of such gravity-inthe future. "
The fact that abuses take place-s in the military. in law enforcement, and in our society- is not surprising.,
But the standardby which our country and our governmentshould be judged is not by whether abuses take "
place, but rather how our nation deals with them. We are dealing with them forthrightly. These 'incidents'are
being investigated and any found to have committed crimes or misconduct Will receive'the 'appropriate' '
justice Most of the time, at least, the systemworks, .
None of'this is meant to diminish the gravity of the recent situation at Abu Ghraib. Tothe contrary, that-is '
precisely why these abuses are so'damaging •• because they can be used by the enemies ofour country to '
undermine our mission and spread the false impre.ssion that such conduct is the rule and not the exception -
when, in fact, the opposite,is.true. '
Whichis why it is so important that we investigate th~in publicly and openly, andhoid people accountable in
similar fashion. .And that is exactly what we are doing. .. r r:>
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QUESTIONS: '
When we first weret old about these activities and saw those photographs, I and everyone at thistable was as
shocked and stunned as you were.
In the period since, a number of questions have been raised -- here in the Congress, in the media, and by the
public. Let me respond to some of them. .
Some have asked: Why weren 't those charged ;"ith'guarding prisoners propuiy train¢?
If one looks at-the behavior depicted in those photos, it is fair to ask: what kind of training could one
. possibly provide that would stop people from doing that? Either you learn that in life, or you don't. And if
. someone doesn't know'that doing what is shown in those photo's is wrong, cruel, brutal, indecent, and against:
American
. values.T
. am at a loss as to what kind of training could be provided
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to teach them. .
The fact is, the vast majority ofthe people intlie United States ~ed Forces are decent, honorable
individuals who know right from wrong, and conduct themselves in a manner that is in keeping with the '
spirit and values of our country. And there is,only a very small minority who do not, .
Some have asked: Hasn't a climate allowing/or abuses to occur been created because of a decision to
"disregard" the Genev« ConvOItion? · ,
No. Indeed, the U.S. Governmentrecognized thatthe Geneva Conventions apply in Iraq, and the armed
forces are obliged to'follow them. DoD personnel are trained in the law of war, including the Geneva
Conventions. Doctrine requires that they follow those rules and report, investigate, and take corrective
action to remedy violations. ' "
,We did conclude that ourwar against al-Qaeda is not governed precisely by the.Conventions,·but
nevertheless announced that detained individuals would be treated consistent with the principles of the .
. Geneva Conventions.., , '
Some have as!fed: Cali we repair the damage done to our credibility in the region?
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I hope so and I believe so. 'We have to trust that in the.course of events the truth will eventually come out. ,
And.the truth is that the United States is a liberator, not aconqueror. Ourpeople are devoted to freedom and .
democracy, not enslavement or oppression, ,
Every day, these men 'and women risk their lives to protect the Iraqi people aridhelp them build a more
hopeful future. They have liberated 25 million people; dismantled two terrorist regimes; and battled an
enemy that shows no compassion or respect for innocent human life. .
These men arid women, and the families who love and support them, deserve better than to have their
sacrifices on behalf of our country sullied by the despicable actions of a few. To that vast majority of our
soldiers abroad. I extend my supportand my appreciation for their truly outstanding serviee.
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Today we'll have a full discussion of this terrible incident and I welcom"e that. But first, let's take a step
back for a moment. . . '.
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.Within the constraints imposedon those of us in the chain of command, I want to say few additional words,
First, beyond abuse ofprisoners, we hav'e seen photos that depict incidents ofphysical violence towards
prisoners - acts t~t may be described as blatantly sadistic, cruel, and inhuman.
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.. '. Second, the individuals who took the photos took many more.
The ramifications of these two facts are far reaching.

Congress and the Anieri~an people and the-rest of the world need to know this. .: -. :
hi additi~n, the photos-give the~e ~~i~ents' ~ vivi~ess - indeed a horro~-'i~ the'ey~~ of the world. .'
Mr. Chairman, that is why this hearing today.is important, And why the actions we take inthe days and
weeks ahead are so important. . .
Because however terrible the setback,this is also an occasion to demonstrate to the world the difference
' .. between those who believe in democracy and"human rights and those who.believe in rule by the terrorist
code..
. We value human.life; we believein their right to 'individual freedom'and'the rule of law.

For those beliefs we send the men and women in the armed fo~ces abroad - to 'protect that right for our own .'
people and to give millions of others who aren't Americans.the hope ofa future of freedom. :."
Part of that mission -- part of what we believe in'- is making sure that when wrongdoing or scandal occur . ~ :
.. that they arenot covered up, but exposed,investigated, publicly disclosed -: and the guilty brought tojustice. ·
Mr. Chairman, I'know you join Q1e today in saying to the world: Judge us.by our actions. Watch how
Americans, watch how a democracy deals with'wrongdoing and scandal and the pain ofacknowledging and '. .
correcting our own mistakes and weaknesses: . .'
And then after they haveseenAmerica in action -- then ask- those who preach resentment and hatred of
America if our behavior doesn't give the lie-tothe falsehood and slander they speak about our People and'
way of life , Ask them ifthe resolve of Americans in crisis and difficulty -- and. yes;the heartacheof
acknowledging the evil.in our midst -- doesn't have meaningfar beyond their code of hatred. . .
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Above all, ask them if the willingness of Americans to acknowledge their ownfailures before humanity
doesn't light the world as surelyas the great ideas 'and beliefs that first made thisnation abeacon of hope and ..'
liberty to all who strive to be free: . .
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We know what the terrorists will do: W'e know they will
try to exploit all that is bad toobscure alI.Ptat- is
good. That is the nature of evil. And that is the nature of those who think they can
kill innocent men" ,.
women and childrento gratify their'own cruel will to power. ' " '" ' ,
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Do your worst. : "
, Because we will striveto'do our best
I thank: you Mr. Chairman: My colleagues 'each,have a brief statement, '
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~ Talking Points - Iraq Overview - May 10, 2004
President Bush reaffirmed commitments in Iraq during remarks today atthe Pentagon. To read the transcript,
please link to the White House, web page (www.whitehouse.gov).
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Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz spoke to 'the World Affairs Council of Greater 'Philadeiphia on,May 1> .
about the Global War on Terror. Following are some of the'highlights ofhis remarks. (To read the entire ,transcrfpt,
. link to the Defense Departmenfs transcript page.) ,
Coalition Successes Inthe Global War on Terror, . .

• . The Coalition has'overthrown'two terrorist regimes, rescued two nations'and liberated '50 million people. '
• The Coalition has captured or,killed close to two-thirds ofthe known senior alOaed'a operatives; has captured
,or killed 46 ofthe 55 most wanted in Iraq, including Saddam Hussein; arid disrupted terrorist cells on r)1ost
.contnents. ' . , ," ,
.. $200 million interrorist assets has been seized orfrozen. . " ," ,
• The Coalition has dismantled adanger6us nuclear proliferation network 'Ied byA.Q. Khan, the former head
Pakistan's nuclear weapons program. The network had been providing nuclear technology to dangerous
regimes around the w~r1d, including Iran and North Korea. " ,
• , The Coalition persuaded Ubya to.eliminateits-chemical and nuclear-related programs and to accept
, intemational inspections. ' ,,
The Adversaries ' ' , .

• The adversaries in the Global War on Terror are unlike any the United .States has known. .
' . They do not seek ·an annistice. ' " . ','
• They have no tenitory to defend, and no populace to answer to.
~ They only need to be lucky once. As defenders, the Coalition must be lucky aU the time.
• The only way to win the war is to root out terrorists attheir source 'and toput pressure on them'to'change their
, wayofl~e. ' ' ,
• The defeat oftYranny and violence in'Iraq'and the rise ofdemocracy in the heart of,the Middle'East ~I, be a ' . .,
crucial setback.for international terror. ' . " ., ,' . '
Progress In Iraq ,
• The Transitional'Admlnistrative La'w (TAL) approved by the Iraqi t;ovemlng ,eouncil is the most liberal basic " ~
, governance document in the Arab wor1d. ' , . ., '
, . The ~AL assures freedom ofreligion,freedom ofexpression, freedom of the press and 'freedomof
, assembly. The TAL also includes fundamental ,rig ts for women. . '. ,
• Iraq's new currency is the most hea~ly traded currency in the Middle East
• Oil production and poWer generatiOn hC!ve surpassed pre-war levels:
• All 22 universities and 43 technical institutes and colleges are open.
". Coalition forces have rehabi,litated more than 2,200 schools. ,
• All 240 hospitals and more than 1,200 health clinics are open. Health care spending in Iraq has increased 30
',times over pre-war levels. '
• 170 newspapers are ·beingpublished. ~'
Abu Ghraib " .

• The actions of the soldiers inthe photographs are tot~lly , unacceptable. They betrayed their comrades, whO , " .' . . : :,
,serve honorably every day, and they 'have damaged the cause for which brave men and women are fighting ' '.
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,• The offenders will be dealt with, and action will be taken to prevent such situations from happening again.
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~ Talking Points - FY05 Budget· May 12, 2004
Secretary Rumsfeld and Gen. Richard B. Myers, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, testified today before the
Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense regarding the fiscal year 2005 budget req uest. Following are
highlights from his prepared remarks. .
» The Departmenfof Defense must ensure U.S. forces, the finest In th'e world, will have what they need to '
def,ndthe n~tion in the yea~ ahead. The Departn,ent is doing so In -, number of ways: .
• By giving troops the tools they need to win the Global War on Terror. . .
.. By transforming for the ,21st century, so troops will. have the training and toolsmeyneed to prevail in future
wars, wh i~ could be notablydifferent from today's challenges. . .
• By ensuring the force ismanaged properly, so the best and brightest-continue to be attracted to serving, .
'.and so·the qualitY o~ the all-volu ~teer force is sustained. .
.. .>'. The.UnitedStafe's must proviq~ its'warfighters all the resources they need to conduct their operations . ".
and complete their missions.. .
• While the exact costs for operations in 2005 are not known, the Department needs to plan forcontingencies
so there i~ no disruptionIn resources for the troops. . .
~ The .President has asked Congress for a $25·billion contingency reserve fund that can be used for
operations in Afghanistan and Iraq untilaclearer picture emerges -of what wiD be necessary for the
fiscal year 2005 supplemental. .
4! . Th is reservefund would'be used primarily for operation and maintenance requirements such as personnel
support costs, combatoperations, supplies, force protection and transportation. ' ' . .
• The '$25 billion reservefund will not be all that is needed tor 2005. The Department anticipates subm.itting a
.~ II.fiscal year 2005 supplemental appropriation request early nextyear when costs can be better .. .
estimated. .: . . . . '. . .,
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» The Presl.den~ has asked Congress for $40~ .7 billion for fiscal year :2.005, anlaerease over lasty.ar's
budget. . . . .'. .. .. ;
• The request is a large amount of the taxpayers' hard-eerned ·money.Such investments will be likel'y 'be '
required for some years because the nation is engaged in a struggle that could well go on for'a' number of ....
years. . . ..
• The objective is toensure that the U.S. Armed Forces remain the'best trained,.best equipped .fighting force
in the world and that·the volunteers who make up the force are treated with respect equal to their sacrfces
and dedication. .
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~ Talking Points - SeeDef, Chairman Troop Visit - May 13, 2004
Secretary Rumsfeld and Oen. Richard B..Myers, chairman ofthe Joint Chiefs ofStaff, togay made a surprise visit to
Baghdad, where they spoke with,U,S, troops serving there, met with military and Coalition Provisional Authority ,
offICials and toured Abu Ghraib prison, Following are highlights oftheir remarks ata town hall meeting with the
troops atCamp Victory. (transcript) .
• U.S. troops have helped to liberate 25 million people .in Iraq. They have 'also pertormed numerous acts of ,''_
kindness, generosity and compassion and showed the,\yor1d the character ofthe United :States and the
character of its armed forces. " ,
• Theabuse alleged atAbu Ghraibisstunn'ing..Investigations are underway.and those iiiv~ived Wi~ be '
brought to justice. ' "'. " ,, '.' ,"
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Itwill not be easy path totum Iraq from a repressive dictatorship 'a'stable and prosperous couhby that ' ,
respects all groups, understands human rights and is atpeace with its neighbors. But when U.S.troops ' " '
fighting inthe Global War on Terror look back on .their service, they will'be proud otand say,it WC;tS worth it.
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• The goal is not to have U.S. troops in Iraq; rather, ,~ is for Iraqis to take charge of ttieir'.oountry and their. .
security, U.S. troops are working',hard to help recruit, train, equip,'deploy and mentor the Iraqi seCUrity
. forces, so responsibility can be,passed to them as soon as they are capable oftaking it.
Progress in lrig
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• Two ceremonies were held today in the northern Ir.aq city of Qarrayah. SiXty·Iraqi soldiers gradLlated from
Iraqi Civil Defense Corps basic training, and 20 gradl:lated from the primary le~r developmeri,t course..
,U.S. Army soldiers teach ,the basic six-week training program, which isdesigned to transform Iraqi civilians
into soldiers. Instruction includes basic rifle marksmanship, the law ofwar; human rights, and security and'
communication skills. The leader development course is a two-week program that trains'juni9r'soldiers, '
teaching them the skills they need to become non-cornmlssloned office~ : (CENTCOM rela'asel " ..
'. Iraq's soccer team'earned a place ~t the 'Summer Olympics inAthens by defeating·Saudi~A~'3-1
yesterday. The visit will beihe first by the team to the Olympics, Play,ar Hawar Ml:'lIa Mohammed,'wflo
scored the winning goal, sald the entire country deserves the win. National Olympic Com,mittee'of Iraq
President Ahmed Al-Samarrai eaned the ,victory .
the,biggest moment in .Iraqi Olympic history. (CPA release)
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• Full authority ofthe Ministry ofForeign Affairs was formally handed back to the IraqI people du~ng a:'
ceremony yesterday inBaghdad atthe ministry's ~adquarters. Ambassador L Paul Bremer. congratulate~
Minister of Foreign Affairs Hoshyar'Zebari and his staff for their accomplishments,'including Iraq's
reinstatement into the Arab league, the United.Nations and the Organization of,the Isl?micC<?nfe~ce .
(CPA release) .
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~ Talking Points - Abu Ghraib - May 20, 2004
>. .I he Defense 'Department has been actively investigating allegations of prisoner abuse at Abu Ghraib.
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• On Jan. 13; a soldier brought his Concerns tothe attention Of the chain ~f command.
• Acriminal investigation was initiated the nexi day.
• A press reJease and background briefing followed within 72 hours. .
• Seven soldiers now face or may soon face criminal charges.
. • The charges include dereliction ofduty, conspiracy to maltreat subordinates (detainees), maltreatment
.. of subordinates, indecent acts and battery. . ' : '
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.• Addifionally, two noncommissioned officers we charged with aggravated assault. . . . ' . '
~ 'An additional six soldiers in 'the cha,in 'of command were given letterS of reprimand; two of them were
'relieved oftheir duties. " ", .
• ' A seventh soldier received ~ I~tter otadmonlton.: .
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}> Those who engage'd In the abuses at Abu Ghralb will be brought to justice.
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". . • . Today isthe first ofseveral trials expected in the Abu Ghraibabuse aocosatons.
}> While the abuses at Abu Ghralb are horriflc,'the Iraqi people, the American people and theworld will '
seejhat the U.S.-democratic ~y$tem functIons and op~rates transparently. , '. . .. ,
. • The world will see thatAineri~ans will not accept dishonorable behavi~r.
.• The courts-martial proceedings are open to the media. inaddition toU.S. joumalists, members ofthe Iraqi
and international rnedla also attended the proceedings today atthe Baghdad Convention Center.
• DUring a press conference May 1Bin Baghdad, BG Mark,Kimmitt emphasized that there is acommitment
by the'Coalition and its soldiers to increase the transparency.atAbu Ghraib and other facilities.
• . Forlnstance, media, Iraqi notables and 'f~mllies have visited the prison. These Visits demonEltrate '1!lat
the abuses shOwn in the photographs were rare and isolated events, and on a day-to-day visit.. ~ is.. , .'
not how those prisons are run.
}> Americans were o~raged atthe photographs of the abuses at Abu Ghraib,"but the actions of these few
do notrepresent America or American ·values.
• The g~at 'majorityofU.S. troops are serving honorably. They are helping to reconstruct Iraq, train its
security forces! and transition the country after 35 years ofbrutal dictatorship to a nation at peace with·itself
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~ Talking Points - Progress in Iraq- May 24, 2004
As Iraq transitions to sovereignly on June 30, the Coalition's goal remains a prosperous, unified Iraq on the path .to ;.
a,democraticgovernment, at peace ~ith itself and lts neighbors.
Despite the recentvelence aimed atcreating chaos. jraq has been transformed iii the past Year.'Saddam .tiussein·
has been captured, the country's economy,is recovering , essential services are being restored and the political
-, . system ismoving forvia[d. Following'are some of the highlights of this progress. ' .
,Economy: 'Iraqis econ'Omy.is oil'the path to recovery and prOSp8rity: '. ' . ''.
,. Unemployment has fallen by nea'~y one-half over 'ffie past year. .. .;., :. '
: . : . . Inflation is a quarter of what it was before the war. .
,. '. , : . . For the first- time indecades, lraqi marketplaces are filled with consumer goods. ' ' "
'. .:. ' ., .. The Coalition Provisional Authority has created mo ethan 395,000 jobs for Iraqis. ':
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'." ' . ~ , All' 22 universities and'43 tec~nica l 'il"!stitutes ' and colleges are open.
. . .• ., Almost 2,500 schools have been rehabilitated .' ' .
~. 32,000 secondary school teachers,and administratjve staff ,have. been train~~
• . More than 8J'.miHion textboo'ks
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Health Care: '. . .

.. .. .. .Healthcare spending in lraq.is 30 times greateqhan its pre-war levels. '
.' .... • .All 240 hospitals and more man '1,200 h~alth clinics.are open. .' . .
.' . ,' . More th 9n 5 milllon children have been'immunized for measles, mumps .and rubella. . :
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. ", " .. , . Electricity generation has surpassed prewar levels and lsmore evenly'distrjbuted. : .
'" ' " . The number oltelephone 'subscribers, inclUding cell phones,'isnear1y one-third above pre-war levels:
... . .As of May-4, estimated
. . revenue- was
crude 011 export more Ulan $5,6 billion for2004: . '
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: . Gove~ance and Poi~ical' F;eedoms: . ,' . '. " ".. '. ., . .
• ' The Transitional Administrative Law (TAL), which was signed by'allmembers ofthe lraqi Goveming ' .' . . .,' .
· " Council in March, will govern lraq's transition 'period 'beginning June ·3Q. Assurances in~lud~ : · . ... . , . ;, '
. ' freedom of religion; , .. ' . : " .. ' . ,
. '. • freedom of expression; . . ."
' . freedom ofjhe press (170. newspapers are being published ill:Iraq); and
• freedom of a~sembly., '. : .' , ,', '. ". .' '.. .' ' . "'. "
• The TAL also calls for equal rights for all citizen~ regardless ofethniCity, denomin~tk?n orsex: . ' .
• , More than 90 percent of I~i towns and provinces have local councils. .' . .. . -:: . ' . . '
• More than half tlf Iraqis are active'incommunityaffairs: and one in five 'belOngs to·a.non-govemmental ·· ,
organization. .. , . . ' .'
.• Twelve governmentmin"stries have transitioned toful/lraqi authOrity. . .'.
• Iraq has a functioning jUdiciaryJo Provide equal, justice for an'.. .' .. . . . . .
Security . '
, • saedam Hussein is in prison. His 50n$ are dead. F9rty-six ofthe 55 "most-wanted" have been captured Or
kiUed. '. . .
• are
More than 200,000 Iraqis serving.intheircountry's.secUrity forces, "
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• More th'an 30 countres are.contrib.uting-SOffie 25,OO9 ,1ro?ps to'help Ir.aq..
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~ Talking Points - Iraqi Visitors, Victim Justice - May 26, 2004
Iraqis to Lay Wreath at Tomb of Unknowns '

~ Tomorrow, May 27, a delegation of seven Iraqi men who were tortured by Saddam Hussein will honor .
Americans who have died in Operation Iraqi Freedom by placing a wreath atthe Tomb ofthe UnknoWns at '
Arlington National" Cemetery. ' .
• Each man had hisright hand cut offfor trading U.S, currency. In addition, each had his -forehead tattooed
with a cross. ' .' . ' .' .' . .'
• After learning of the torture from an American documentary filmmaker, a team ofplastic surgeons in
Houston volunteered to surgically aitach donated prosthetic hands and. remove the tattoos. . , .
• Yesterday the Iraqis and those who helped them met with President Bush atthe White House. The .'
president called their plight an example of Saddam's brutality. (link to White House page on visit) : ,
., In testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee last week, Deputy Secretary ofDefense Paul . "
'Wolfowitz explained to the senators that Saddam ordered their hands amputated to make them scapegoats '
for Iraq's economic failure . The deputy relayed a statement by one of the men, 'Theage oftyrants isover,
the age ofgood remains. God willing. Good iscoming in Iraq. (prepared reniar1<s)
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Special Task Force Created For Compensation For Victims of Former Regime "
~ Ambassador Bremer today announced the creation ofaspecial task force on Compensation for the victims of
Saddam's regime. .
• With the'establishment of the task force, Iraqis will determine justice for these' victims.
• Ambassador Bremer emphasized that while no government orinstitution can erase the past abuses, -
compensation can provide an element ofjustice: ' .
• The head ofthe task force isDr. Malek Dohan AI Hassan"the president of the Iraqi Bar Association.
• Dr. Malek and his staff will work with victims and ministries to define what types of injustices should be
. compensated and how individuals candemonstrate they are eligible. His report isdue by August .1. It'wllL
be given to the interimgovernment-as soon as possible after the transfer of sovereigAty so Iraq's. Ie~e~, in
·the best interests of l!le people, can .act on the·recommendations. , . , ';
• The Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) is reserving $25 million for initit!l compensatiOn and ,to Operate
the taskforce. (CPA release) ' .
Fact Sheet: The Transition to Iragl Self·Government

~ President Bush announced a five-step plan to achieve freedom and democracy in Iraq during his speech
Monday night.
• Hand over authority to a sovereign Iraqi government.

• Help establish the stability and security in'Iraq that democracy requires.
• Continue'rebuilding I~ts infrastructure.
• Encourage more international support. . .
• Move toward free, national elections that will bring forward new leaders empowered bythe Iraqi people. ,,'
Read more about the plan atthe Coalition Provisional Authority's web site (link here).

The Iraqi Governing Council today unanimously accepted the nomination of Iyad Allawi tobe the new transitional prime
minister ofIraq. Amember ofthe Governing Council, he is a Shiite Muslim and a physician, Expected to oenornnatec soon
are a presdent, two vice presidents and a 26-member cabinet. . ....
Following are highlights ofIraq's transition todemocracy, as outlined by Deputy Secretary.of Defense Paul WolfoWitz before .
the Senate
. . Foreign Relations Committee.
last week (link to: prepared stalement). .
» Iraqis continue to experience unprecedented political freedoms. . : :
. • The Transitional Administrative Law (the TAL) Willgovem lraq'stransition period beginning June 30. .
• The TAL is the most liberal basic govemance document in the Arab workl. . . .. .:
.• Assurances inthe TAL if1Clude: .
• Freedom of religion.
• Freedom ofexpression. " ..
• Freedom ofthe press.
• Freedom ofassembly.
• Equal rights for all Iraqis regardless ofethnicity, denomination orsex. .
• Iraqis are participating intheir government and letting their voices be he~rd : " .
• More than 90 percent of Iraqi towns and provinces have local councils.
• ,More than half otIraqisare active incommunityaffairs, and.one in fIVe belong to a non-governmental ' .
.organization.
» The TAL establishes how the permanent constitution will be drafted and ratified and how·govem'ment··
representatives will be elected. Iraq's political transition·is.scheduled to evolve over three phases: '
• Phase I (June 30, 2004) -Iraqi Interim Govemment

• The InterimGovemment will assume full sovereignty on June 30.
• The Interim Government is being selected based on intensive consultations among Iraqis.. . .
• These consultations are being led by Ambassador Brahimi, the UN Secretary General's.Special Ad~ on Iraq.
• Under the plan, there will be a president, two deputy presidents a prime minister and a ministerial cabmet.
• InJuly a national contereoce will convene to choose a ·consultative" council. . .
• Phase II (January 2005) .-lraqiTransitional Government. . . .

• The InterimGovemmentwlll serve until the Transitional National Assembly (TNA) iselected in' ~lther December 2004
orJanuary 2005.
• The TNA will.then elect a ~ree-person'Presidency Council.
. ' The Presidency Colilcil will consist ofa President and two Deputies. . .
• The Pr~sidency Colllcil will appoint by unanimous vote the Prime Minister, and on the Prime Minis.te(s·
recommendation, a Council ofMinisters. .
.• The Prime Minster and Council of·Ministers mastobtaina vote ofconfidence from1he.TNA before taking office.
• . The TNA, the Presidency Council (the president and two Deputies) and the Council ofMioisters Will comprise the
Iraqi Transitional'Government " . . ' : . ' ',' .' '.:
• In addition tobeing the legislature, the TNA will draft a permanenrconstitution for Iraq, which ,wil ~.be sutirnitted fot
:populan atification by Oct. 15, 2004. .
• .Elections under the new constitution are tobe held by Dec, 15, 2005.
• The neWly elected government, operating under the permanent constitution, will take office by Dec. 31 , 2005.
• Phase
. 111 (January
. .2006) - Iraqi Government under
. a Pennanent
. Constitution.
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Media reports claim that asole-source contract awarded to Halliburton to restore the Iraqioil sector was "coordlnateo'
through Vice President Cheney's office. The VIce President was formerly chainnan of Halliburton.
The reports are wrong. Here are the facts.
Background: '; . .
. . The reports quote an internal Pentagon email dated March 5, 2003, by an IvrnyCOrps of Engin'eer official who Wrote:.
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"Accornpan.ied OHRA leader to get release ofdeclasspflcationl and authority to execute RIO [Restore Iraqi Oft).
DepSecDef sent us toUnder SecPolicy Fieth [sic] and gave him authority to approve both. ..
"Declass ;' Fieth [sic] approved, contingent on informing the WH [White House] tomorrow.. We anticipate noissues sinCe
action has been coordinated with VP's office.'
Explanation of the email: This e-mail (written in 2003 before the war started) referred tothe n'eed todeclassify a U.S.
government project to be ready to restore the Iraqi oil infrastructure .following potential hostilities in Iraq, and to approve',
the execution ofplans tnat the U,S. government had deveoped for this purpose. The projecl came tobe.known 'as
Restore Iraqi Oil (RIO).
It was decided in March 2003 to declassify the project. By declassifying the project. teams could be ready to begin' the
restoration work as soon as posslae, thus minimizing damage from sabotage orcombat operations.
Myth: The VICe President's office ·coordinated- the contr:act.
Facts: The Vice President exercised no role orinfluence whatsoever In the Department'sdecision to select Kellogg,
Brown and Root (KBR) for this work. . " .
The only "coordination' with the Vice President's office was that the office was informed the,Defense Department was
soon to make public the prior decision to award the contract to KBR. The Vice President was informed because ofIlls
forin~r affiliation wah the company. '
Myth: The contract ~ith Hal1ib~rton was app~ved by Douglas Feith. undersecretary of Defense for PoflCY. -
Facts: Mr. Feith was not the approval authority for awarding this contract ·The approval authoiity was the Assistant
Secretary ofthe Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology. He approved a tempofClIysol~source contract to '
Kellogg•.Brown and Root (KBR), a Halliburton sUbsidiary. ' .
The Office ofReconstruction (ORHA) was situated In the Depertment of Defense byPresidential Directive. That office
was overseen for policy purposes by the Under Secretary for Policy. The Under Secretary ad no contractual authority
and too~ no contractual actions. .
As the executive agent for the oilrestoration work, the Army instructed KBH to beready to start the work and Continue .
until the u.s. government was able to h~1d an open 'competition (which it has since done).
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Mr. Feith was the .original classifyjng authority for·the contingency plans the Department developed before the war.for:
restoring Iraqi oil. That iswhy the Deputy Secretary referred the declassification action to Mr. Feith.

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Within the past few days, the prime minister, president, deputy presidents and cabinet ministers have been chosen
for the new Iraqi Interim Government.
Following are highlights of the Iraqi Interim Government's structure and duties. " .
. .
Q: When will theIraqi Jnterlm Government take .power? Will they have full sovereignty? ' .
A: On June 30, the Coalition will transfer power to the Iraqi Interim Government. The Iraqi Inteiim GOvernment wiU
have full sovereign powers for the State of Iraq. " .
Q: what are the primary responsibilities of tf:1e rraqi ·.nterln:- Government? . .. . . . .

A: .The primary responsibility ofthe Iraqi Interim Government will be to administer Iraq's affail'$'byproviding for the
well being and securityof the Iraqi people, promoUng economic development, and preparing :.I~ for the national
elections that will be held no later than Jan. 31 i 200~. .. :
Q; What offices 'comprisethenew Iraqi Interim Government? . . .'.

A: The Iraqi Interim Government includes apresident who acts as head ofstate, two deputy presidents, and a pl'itne
minister who leads the Council ofMinisters and oversees the administration ofthe govel11m~nl ": .
Q: How was the Iraqi Interim Government c~osen? Is it really representative? .': ..,
A~ The Iraqi Interim Government was chosen by Iraqis through a consultation process led bythe ·United Nations.
Mr. Lakhdar Brahimi, who serves as the special advisor on Iraq tothe Secretary General of the Uriited Nations,
. facilitated the process. The process to form the interim government Was wide 'ranging and a broad spectrum of . .
Iraqis, including political, religious and tribal leaders and civic associations were.consuled,
. .
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Q: How long will the interim government exist? .

A: The interim govemm.ent will serve for seven months, until Jan. 31 , 2005, at the latest Then a new Transitional
Government, chosen through democratic elections, will take over.
Q:.How is the Iraqi Interim GoVernment preparing to take power on'June 30? . .
A: This month'they are busy engaging.in outreach with Iraqis across the country, setting an agenda for when they '
take office and assume full responsibility for Iraq's affairs. Fourteen of Iraq's ministries have already transitioned to
full Iraqi control. .
Q: What is the legal framework for the Iraqi Interim Government? .

A: The legal framework for the Iraqi Interim Government is the Transitional Administrative law (the TAL), which will
become the supreme lawof the land on June 30. The TAL provides a bill of rights and a roadmap to -a pennanent
constitution in 2005.
Q: What happens to the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) on June 301 , ' . . .
A .The CPA.will dissolve on June:30 and the occupauon will end. Ambassador L. Paul Bremer; the administratOf"of
the CPA, will return tothe United States.
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Q: What happens to themUlti·natlonal forces? What will the relationship ·of the Interim Iraqi.Governm~nt be
.' with nations contributingtroops? ' . , ' . , :., , '.' '
· A: Multi-national forces willstay in Iraq to help maintain security: The relationship will be one ofpartnership; the
. detailed arrangements will be amatter ofdiscussion between the Iraqi InterimGovernment and the natons
.contributing troops. ' . ,
Q: Wh~ will control the Iraqi Armed Forces, th'e police and theIraqi Civil Defense Corp~' (ICDC)? What abOut
the 011 revenues? .
A: The Iraqi In.terimGovernment will control the Iraqi Armed Forces, the police and the ICDC. They also will have , .
full control ,over Iraq's,oil revenues.and natural resources.' . .. .
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:' Key Dates': Iraq's Pat~ to -Democracy -, 1 ' '.
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. • ' LiberatiOn . April 2003

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• Governing COu n~i1 Established July 2003 -. '. ,
• First Cabinet Formed' .,September 2003 · .: . -.
• Deadlines Announced orSovereignty November 2003

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And Transitional Administrative Law . ,
,. , TransItional Administrative Law Signed Marc~ 2004'
• InterimGovernment Announced ' June.1 ,2004
• Sovereignty . ' June 3D, 2004

(Interim
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. ASsumes Power) " . , .'
• National Conference Convened July.2004.

National Council Established '
• Democratic Elections ' January 2005

(Transitionaf Government Elected)
• Constitution Ratified October 2005

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(Constitutional Government Elected)
December 2005
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US Department of Defense
Talking Points - Overseas Ballots> June 2, 2004
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The Department of Defense (000) and the United States Postal Service (USPS) are committed to ensuring that U.S. military
personnel serving abroad, their families, and civilians overseas have the opportunityto vote in the 2004 election and that their
ballots are counted.
To ensure that these ballots are giventhe highest priority, DoD ald USPS'are working together on a series ofinitiatives.
Following are highlights.
• The purpose is toensure that the ballots sent to and frem military personnel ~rving abroad are sent expeditiously.
• The first step will be postal employees at the local level contacting each of the approximately 3,000 county election
offices through.out the country. Together they will coordinate the mailing of absentee ballots from the applications for
absentee ballots they have received ;" '
• Next; after the ballots are prepared for mailing, the local post offces will hold out the mmtary' ballots, sort them, and
send them by Overnight ExpressMail tothree military"gateways: approximately 30 to 45 days prior to Election Day:
• San Francisco for service members based around the PacifIC Rim.
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• New Yorkfor,service members inEurope andthe Middle East
I,, • Miami for service members inCentral and South America...
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• After the initial. ~ve ofballots is mailed, remaining ballots that needto be sentwill be expedited on a dally basis from
local post offices tomilitary gateways.
~ Atthe gateways, USPS will sort the ballots by destination and place them inspecially marked trays to ensure they
receive first priority for transportation
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and processing
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• Then the Military Postal Service Agency will take over. (The MPSA isa division of 000;.it operates as an extension
ofthe USPS).. MSPA will work to ensure that ballots are given priority handfing at overseas destinatiOns, and wiU
make eifery attempt to deliver them as expeditiouslyas possible.
• After service members vote and return their ballots to the·APO(Air/Army Post OffICe) or FPO (Fleet Post Office), the
. MPSA will ensure that each ballot is given a proper, legible postmark when it is mailed. The ballots will be sorted into'
easilyidentifiable containers to ensure they are given IXiority baCk to the USPS'gateways. ,
• 'Once the ballots arrive back atthe ga~WaYS, they willlhim be given priority processing for delivery toCOunty election, '
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• The Federal Voting Assistance P~ram has designated the week of Sept s.es Get Out the V~te Week.
~ . The week of Oct. 11 has been de'signated as Overseas Voting WeeK. '
, Related Sites:
MiOtary Postal Service Agency ( htto://hgdainet.army.miVmosaD.
Federal Voti~ Assistance Program( htto://www.fvap.gov/).
'DoD release (balloUnitiative release).
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Secretary Rumsfeld left Wednesday.fo'r a trip to Singapore and Bangladesh, where he will meet with Prime Minister
Z~O '
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In Singapore the secretary is participating in the Institute ofScientific Studies Conference, otherwise known as the
~Shangri-la Dialoque', a conterence of Pacific nations. He will also meet with Singapore officials and with ' .'.
representatives of other U,S. Pacific-re,gion allies. "
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This morning the secretary held a town hall 'meeting aboard the USS Essex, which was ported atChangi'Nava)
Base in Singapore. He also administered the,Oath of Enlistment to 30 sailors and two Marines,abOard the " , "
,amphibious,assault ship USS Essex. , '
During the town hall meeting, the secretarymadeseverat points on the shape arid progress oHhe Global War:on
Timor. " '
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• Terrorists don't have armies, navies, air forces oreven countries - they have little to defend. They must
therefore be found through intelligence - such as how and where they move their- money, move betWeen
countries, and communicate with each other. "
• The hunt for Osama bin Laden continues, and the al Oaeda terrorist is under pressure.,SaddamHussein '
hid in his 'spider hole- for months, with troops passing by every day. Eventually someone.led soldiers to 'the . '
right sPO,1. Finding bin Laden will come' by successful interrogations, and tracking,people whQ,have a ' ,' .
,'connection with him. " " '
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The secretary also discussed the future of the Navy.
..The Navy is trying to invest in increasinglycapable and lethal military equipment thaUs less manpower-
intensive; , ,
• 'Capabilities that make the Navy more ;igile and leth~1 mean new and better ships can operate with fewer
people, so the Navy may see its personnel numbers remain level ordrop modestly.
, • . The term ~downsizing·leaves a misunderstan,ding in people's minds: The Navy ofthe'future ,\'fill ,bea more
capable and more lethal force.' ' .
The secretary also acknowledged thisweekend's ceremonies marking the 60th anniversary of the Anied forces
invading Normandy and the mission of today's troops serving 'around the world.
• D·Day troops went overseas to defend American freeooms and ~ght the designs of tyrants: The call to
defend freedom ISclear again tQday, and the duty fans to teday's troops.
• The attacks of September 11 th changed the world, which has struck back 'against terrorism,
• A g!obal Qocilition has overthrown two vicious~egimes , Ii~erated 50 million people!'disrupted,
,terrorist cells and thwarted terrorist attacks. ' ,
• .. To prevail against extremists and radicals, the Coalition must root
out the terrorists before'they
, develop more powerful means to inflict greater damage on innocent people., .
• The country is grateful for the commitment, courage and resolve'oftha U.S, t~opswho volunteered for '
a cause larger'thanthemselves. .
Links: USS Essex, Shangri-la Dialogue link,DoD Defenselink articles

Secretary Rumsfeld welcomed PresidentHamidKarzai ofAfghanistan to the Pentagon yesterday.
The secretary commended President Karzai's leadership and noted the movement to democracy is always difficult
especially in a country that endured 23 years ofwar, five years ofTalban repression, and seven years ofdrought.
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Following are talking points about the progress in Afghanistan.

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Accomplishments - Highlights . '. ::" . . ....
• A transitional government was established in June 2002.
• A new Constitution 'wa~ ratified in Jimuarj. . . .
• Nearly 10jOOO Afghan Nationat Army (ANA) soidiers have been trained. They have pa~icipiited injo.int
patrols and combat missions. . . . .... " ' , -: ::
• The Kabul-to-Kandahar road was completed in 'December 2003, cutting the travel time betwee.h'tI)e two,
.cities from 1.5 tofive hours, and construcfion ofthe Kandaher-Herat porton ofthe.·ring road" is underway.
'. . The 'ring'road,will link major Afghan cities and other areas to helpJacilitate'commerce~ security,'attract- ·
'foreign investment and better unifY the country. ' . ,
Coalition's Goals in Afghanistan : .

As outlined by Army Gen. John Abizaid, commander ofU.S. Central Command, the Coalition's goals in,Afghanistan
are:
• To conduct "robust combat operations" around the country's border with Pakistan to defeat al OBeda.
• To destroy Taliban remnants and increase the presence ofthe Afghan National Army throughout'the
country.
• To increasereconsfructon effo~s through Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRTs) and further
internationalize PRTs. '. .,' '.
• To increase the capacity ofthe Afghan national government to control the country's security. .
,Intem'alional Contributions . .
. • Approximately 18,000 U.S. soldiers and 2,000 solders from Coalition countries are dePloyed in. , .
Afghanistan. ., -'. " ";. ' -", .
., Army Lt. Gen. David Barno isthe Commanding General ofCombined Forces Command-Afghanistan:
• There are.also 6,000 International Security Assistance Forces (ls;A:F) under the control 'of NATO: .' .
• In earty 2002, during a.G-8 meeting in Geneva, certain ,nations were designated as the illead COllh.try-
relative toAfghanistan reconstruction and security. For example, the United States istaking the leacLon ~ .'.,
Afghan N~tional Army; Japan on disarming former iniliija; the' United Kingqom on counter-narcotics,··ltalyon ' "
judicial reform and Germany on police training. ' , '
Security "
• The Afghan government istaking an increasing role in providing for its own security. .
• Currently, more than 9,700 soldiers have been trained for the new Afghan National Army,and more than '
12,500 Afg~an National Police have been trained. . ' .'
• More than 6,000 former combatants have been demobilized as part ofa pilot program designed 'to
eliminate private militias.
Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRTs) . , . . .'

PRTs are small groups ofcivilian and 'military personnel working 'in Afghanistan's provinces. There are 15 PRTs
now inAfghanistan, ~th · another expected by the end of.June. ' . ' ,
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e PRTs extend the reach ofthe Afghan national government.
e, They enhance security in t~eir respective areas. '
e They facilitate reconstruction.' .
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PRTs are example ofthe international community's coordlnaton and willingness to join the Coal.ttioo in
the Global War on Terror. Some ofthe leaders ofthe PRTs include New'Zealand, the U~ited ~ingdom, and
Germany, under the auspices ofNATO.
Governance and Elections .

e Atransitional government was established in June 2002.
• The Constitutional Loya Jirga approved the Afghan constitution,on Jan. 4, 2004.
, • The adoption ofthe constitution is a significant milestone in Afghan istan's path toward a moderate,
" democratc society. ' ,
• The Con'stitution is an effective system,and balances power between a'strong president; parliament:
and mdependent judiciary. . '
, ' . Direct presidential elections,will be held in the coming months.
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•Following are talking points on the prison abuse scandal and the legal and militarY context of holding and
interrogating prisoners.
iNV£STIGATIONS·: .
-> The Administration istaking the allegations of abuse seriously. "

~ A series of investigations have been initiated to find those responsible for wrongdoing, bring them tojustice, "
and ensure that such behavior does not happen again.; , ' ,
• The ongoing inve.stigations relate to both specific al~gations ofabuse and to address potential -systemic,' .
probems. . ' , ', ~
.. • While the abuses atAb,u.Ghraibare horrific, the Iraqi people, the,American people and the WOOd :are. seeing',
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th~t the U.S. democratic system functions and operates transparenUy. ," ' .
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> Th'e great majority of u.s. service' members conduct themselves instrict accordance with their trainmg 'and', .
represent themselves, the Unit~ States an~ the Coalition honorably. ,
. ' The mintary isa values-based organization committed to respecting the !ntemational lawS ofarmed conflict '
LEGAL CONTEXT' : . ' ,

> After 9/11 , the United States faced a new kind ofenemy. The United States had to review its process ofhow
people who were detained are iriterrogated. ' .
• The Administration's decision-making process on how to proceed with interrogations in the pOst~9111 ·wo!1d
was a careful legal analysis ofcomplicated issues.
• The process was deliberative, involVing experts from several agencies. Many opinions were expressed. ' ,
,'. After carefully reviewing the recommendations, the President issued very clear guidance and expressed his
finn commitment against torture, ' .
• The oecisons Were made within the existing legal framewort< ofthe Geneva Conventions ttlatwould enable.
the Uhited :States to effectively defend itself against future attacks ~ile respecting intemationa.1 standards.
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) The Administi'atlon is firmly committed·to the Geneva Conventions. ,

:~ The A9ml~istration has made clear that Geneva ConventiOOs,apply in IFaq and Afghanistah. , ,' ,
• WMe the prisoners atGuantanamo are not entitled to the protections of the Geneva ConVentions. :they.are . , "
, treated in accordance with the provisions ofthe Conventions.' . ' , ,..' .
. MILlYARY CONTEXt . i
~ , The President has a responsibility toprotect the American people. ,

• After 9/11 , the nation found itself at war with·a new kind ofenemy, and conseq'uentfy, a new group of
people from whom togather intelligence. ' ,
• Terrorists will stop atnothing to kill 'lnnocent'peoplearound the wo~d -- inNew York. in Riyadh, in Madrid
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• While the U.S. must be ever Vigilant to protect against attacks, terrorists need only be I~ once..
FACTS V. MYTHS .
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,i . • To take disparate memos, reports and legal me~oranda, regardless oftheir Context orpurpose, and' put
them together tosuggest the governmfmt. told people to' torture prisoners isdistorting the. faCtS. ', . .
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INTERROGATION INTELLIGENCE - SAVING LIVES
» Detention and interrogation operations at Guantanamc and other locations support the Globai War on Terror
'and save lives by removing enemies from the battlefield. '.' .: ..
• The interrogations atGuantanamo are an example ofhow the United States has wOrked Illetict.ilou siy 'to ,
collect Iife-s,aving intelligence, while consistently going above and beyond what is required by inter(lational ' . "
law. ' ,
» Conditions atGuantanamo are stable, secure,'safe and humane.

• Such an environment sets ,the conditions for interrogators to.wortsuccessfully and to gain valuable'
infonnation from detainees because they have built a relationship oftrust, not fear. " . : ' .
Those who have visited the prison - including'many members ofConqress - agree that the eoi'lditions are '
clearly humane. '
» The interrogations that have been conducted over the past 'two and a half years have saved the'nves'.ofU.S.
and Coalition soldiers in the field. .
• The information also saves the lives of innocent civilians.at.home and abroad ' "
> In Iraq intelligence ,gathering: ' " ,," .

• Led to the capture of Saddam Hassein, the deaths ofhis sons, the capture of his top lieutenants. '
• Has heiped Coalition forces intercept weapons .caches and communications, plus identify terrorist and
insurgent gro~ps and inercept their funds.
• Has resulted in infonnation Coalition forces can use to Conduct raids togather more intelligence and stop . .
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. insurgents·from more destruction: . '

• Helped Coalilion forces conduct successful raids against insurgents and other enemies of the .Iraqi people.
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) At Guan~namo the government Is holding and interrogating people who are a clear dangerto the United
States and the Coalition. These detainees are providing valuable information in the.~ War on Terrot
.Information has been gathered from individuals incluqing:
.• An individual who attempted toenter the United States 'who-was later captured in'Pakistan. The iOdividuaJ
has links to afinancier ofthe 9111 plOt.
• An aI Qaeda member 'btlo served as an explosives trainer for the terrorist group and designed a'prototype ..
shoe bomb'for destroying airplanes.and a magnetic mine for attacking ships.
• Individual associated with;senior al Oaeda memberswho were working on explosives to use against U.S. .
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On June 22, the Department of Defense released documents relating to interrogation procedures for
detainees at Guantanarno, Follow.ing are talking points on the,issue.
> Detai,nees atGuantanamo have

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been treated'humanely.
.• The documents released show that the President gave clear direction that aU detainees
,were to be treated humanely. ' , '
• The process was respectful ofpeople. No .procedures approved for use ordered,
authorized, permitted o.r tolerated torture. Sorri~ ofthe approved techniques were never
Used" ' ' ". """
,. i echniques 'a p~~~ved included'changing'sleep' psnerns of ~ d~tainees, staiing' atthe ,
detainee to encouraqe discomfort, and the use ofmild, noninjurious physical contact sud" '
as, poking. , ' ' " ,
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• , The guidelines issuedfor interrogations protected the detainees, our institutions,and the
troops responsible for carrying'out these operations., '
• It has'always been 'the policy and practice ofthe Defense Department and the U.S.
gove r~ment doctrine lotreatdetanees humanely, and to the .extentappropriate and
consistent with military necessity, in a manner consistent with the principles of the',Ge'nftva
Convention. : ".. ' . ", " ' .. ' , ,
» The process to r~view ~etainee interrogation pro~edur~s was car~ful and d~lIberat".
• Itwas clear frorflthe moment th~ United States was attacked on September f1 1t1 that we'
were in a new kind ofwar, with a new kind of.enemy, which requ,ired reviewing detainee'
interrogati.on procedures. '
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• . Opinions Were sought-and considered from many government-and military officiaJs. ..
> The United states is at~ar with an en~my that will stop 8tnothln'gto killlrJn~ent
people.
• In the'Global War on Terror, the Unijed States faces a new kind ofenemy, and
consequenUy a new group ofpeople from whqm to gather intelligence. '
• There is no doubt that interrogating detanees saves lives. nie detainees have informatiOn
about our enemy: how he works.operates, and finances his activities. Getting.this '
- lnfonn~t.ion has helped,us prevent attacks.
• Detainee inte~at~ns are an invaluable tool in the Global War :~n 'Terror. ." ,"
• The same day th~ Department released dccuments to show American openness and '
. reassure its commitment tohumane treatment, our enemy cut offthe head ofa South
Korean businessman.

. The Department ofDefense today released approximatelya hundred pages ofdeclassified documents' related to
how interrogation procedures for detainees at Guantanamo were developed. following are talking ~intS..
. (The declassified documents will be available on'wwW.defenselink:mil.) .
. Release of the Documents . ....: '.:' :-:>v. - . .' ; , ••: : . " . '. ': '
. Release ofthe documents demonstrates: ", ' .'; . . .'
~ :The Depamnent's concern to balance law with.fheneed to obtai~ inte!ligence on ·the .(;JQb3tWar.on Terror.
• The actons ofthe Defense Department are bound by law and guided py American value~. . · ...
.' ~ The transparency- with which the Department is conducting 'inquiries intO abuse alleQatioil~ ': " :..:. :. . .
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The interrogation procedores. . . :..;..'. ::' .: . . "
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'.•. . Are develop~d and J:8viewe~ with strict'legal and poliCy revjews that the 'd etain~;::p ur '!nst,hiti9ns end ' "
our troops who carrY.out the operations-are all PJotected. . . ..' . . .. .'..' ". ;' : .' ': ". .. . .. ..
. • Are' reviewed and modified when deemed necessary and appropriate. ..' .'. .: .":. .~ .: .'. . .
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The President's February decision set the,gUidelines for d~talnee operations at Guimtcrla~. '.:., ., .. ....,
~ . The pr~sses and procedures' that followed: . .. . . .'. .' . ' . . :'. ..
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. ' Reflect America's values: . . '. .. .
• Can for.aU detainees in U.S. c~stody.·to be ~reated humanety:· . . : . ' .' . ' . '. . ' ~: : , . , '.'
• .Call for all detainees in U.S. custody to be treated, tothe extent apprcpriateand .con~iste~ with military -, : .
necessity, in a manner consistent with the principles of the Geneva Convention. . '-,'~ .' ''. .. .
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Following Is a brief timeline'th~t ted to the development ofthe documents'and.the interrogation' pr~dures ,in e~ .
today ·at Gu.anta~amo~ . '. . ' ". .' ' ..'
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• .'The first detainees arrive at Joint Task Force-Ouantanamo (JTF-Guan~namo).' . , :'. .
. • From Ja'nuary to December 20Q2 interrogations.are guided.by doctrine contained ·in Field ·Mariual34·52. .' .. ' .\
• The manual sets forth basic interrogation prindples fOr the U;S, Armed Forces in a cPnventional "
military conflict. • . ". . ' . . . '. , '. . : ". ". . : ;'
~ . The interrogation procedureslncledet? techniques such as qirect q.uesiio~lng 'and PfOviding ' . ' . - . .
.incentives. . . . .. : . .'
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•. The U.S in a high-threat.environmenllntelligence continues to' indiCate planning by-al:;Qaedafor't3ttacks
. in the U.S. and elsewhere: ' . ' . .
. ' Among the detainees at'Guanfanamo a~ individuals whh dose con·nection.sto.al-Qaeda:Jeadership and.
people whocemonstraed tbey had been trained by a.l-Qae~a to resist interrog atio~ me~Od$ setout.in ' '.
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• The commander ofU.S. Southern Command forwards the JTF-Guantanamo commanders request to the
Chairman ofthe Joint Chiefs of Staff for approval. '
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, • The General Counsel,in consultation With the 'Chaimian ofthe Joint Chiefs of Staff, recommends the
Secretary ofDefense approve 17 ofthe 20 techniques requested by $outhem Command. '
Dec, 2,2002 "

• The Secretary of Defense'approves the 17 techniques recommended by the General Counsel. ,
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• The techniques approved are arranged 'on athree-tiered system that require approval from different levels
, ' of the chain of command before they'can be used. A number ofthe techniques approved are never used, '
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• The Secretary of Defense rescinds the Dec, 2. 2002, guidance when he learns some advisors outside'the .., .
process,are Concerned about this decision. , :, , " ..
• The Secretary directs the Defense Department's general counsel toestablish awor1<ing group of
representatives from offices in DoD to address the legal, policy and operational issues related 1Q
interrogating detainees held by,the U.S. Armed Forces inthe GlobalWaron Terror. "
. • The Justice Department advises the working group in its deliberations.
• The working group reportsSf techniques as appropriate for consideration. It rejects several as
inappropriate or lacking sufficient information to pennit review.
(Note, for more information about the working group. read the transcript from a DoD background briefing on May,
20,2004. posted Qn Defen,seLiNK under the transcripts section.) , ,,
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,• After this deliberative and determinative legal and policy review from the wot1<ing group, th'e' seCretary of
Defense approves the use of24 techniques for-use atGuantanamo. ., ' . "
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• Seventeen ofthe techniques approved come from Field Manual 34-52. ' .' '
,• Four ot-the techniques requ'lre ,Secretary notifICation before'use. .
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DetaInee Treatm~nt ' ,, ,

• It has,always been the policy and practice ofthe Defense Department and the,U.S. government doCtrine to
treat detainees humanely. and.to the extent appropriate and consistent with ·m~itary necessity, in a manner
consistent with the principles ofthe Geneva Conventon, , .-
• No procedures approved for use ordered, authorized, permitted ortolerated torture.
•, Individuals who have abused the trust and confidence in them will be held accountable.
• There are a number ofinquiries that are ongoing to look a1 specifIC allegations ofabuse. Those .
investigatiohs ,Will run their course, '
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Despite attempts by terrorists and insurgents 'to sow instability in Iraq.as the June 30 date fo~ transiti,on to
sovereignty draws nearer, a recent poll of Iraqis shows many feel positive about their country and their future.
Because ofthe sacrifice and determination ofU.S. and Coalition soldiers 'and the lraqipeople, Iraq has made'great·
progress toward the five steps toward a free and dernocratc Iraq ounlned by President Bush (transcript). ,Following:
are talking points on Iraqi,viewsa'nd,accorrollshments, . " .:... '. .
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Step One: " . ." . :,,' ,l'
Han~ over-authoritY to a sovereign Iraqi 'gove~menl ,.,'
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• On June 3D, the CoalltiQn.Provisio~al AuthoritY (CPA) '~ i11 t~nsfer full.sovereignty to·lra~. .: .. ::'.
• The Iraqi Interim Government (110) wUl become the ruling body inIraq.. ' . ' ::.'.. '.' ., .':. .:. .
• The Iraqi Interim GOvernment will conslst ofa president two d~putY ~presidents, ·~.prim~ ,rilinister and
, 26·rninistries. . . .. ' . .. . , ' .. . .' , . :. : . .... '. ' " : '
.'. . .Control ofall 26 ministries has alreagy been turned over to Iraqi'ministers. .' ...: " :, , .: . .'
• The Iraqi Interim Government will operate under the rules defined 'in the
Transflonet Ad[J1inistra~L8w,
the mostliberal basic governance document in the Arab wt)rId. . ' '. ',.." . .," , '. .
• . On June 8, tt1e U.N. Security Cou~cil . unanimously endorsed t~e,lraQi ' interim Govem~l')t :~:md the holding . .. .....
of de"!~cratic elecfions no latedh~n January 2005. " . ' .'", '.. . " , .... ,.. .', '.' .
Iraqi snapshot: . . .' . . .... '

, • 80 percent ofIraqis approve of the·interim'government and 68 percent ot'lraqis have CQn~ ·.1R If .' . .
• 79 percent ofIraqis think the interim government will make things better for Iraq.', " ,: : '. :- . ' .": '.
. ' • . 84 percent ofIraqis approve ofPresident AI-Yawer;' 73'percent approve of Prime Mini&ter:AIIaWi. , . : . . ' .'. .' .
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Help estab!l~h the sti.ibllity .and $ec~rity in Iraq that democracy·requires. , .' ."
•. : Iraqi Security Forces a e growing. M~re .than 200;000 Iraqis ar~' on dUty' QI' in training.to prot~ their :: .'
country. . ' , . '
' .' Ira,qi police and Iraqi Civil Defense Corps (ICDC) have recenUy captured several terrorists; including a key : .
. al-Zarqawi lieutenant · . . . . : -, . ' .' .:. .. . . ., .
• ' The ICDC is conducting joint patrols throughout I~ with other Coalition forces'and.lraq'j policli forces..
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' . 52 percent of Iraqis say.that security is the most urgent issue facing Iraq. This is tbe'lowest number ever f9r., . : ~
·security." Infrastructure placed second at·22 percent; the first time it·has beendeerred more urgent than .'
-eConomy" '. .'
• 70 percent of Iraqis exPress conficence in·theNew Iraqi Amiy. . .' .'. . .
• 82 percent ofIraqis
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express 'confiqence-in the Iraqi Police '.'-:. '.,..
:Step Three
Con~inue ' rebuilding
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oil
• . Estimated crude export revenue.is more thaf.l $6.9 billion for 2004. . . . ...
•' All 22 universltles and 43 technical institutes and colleges are open: . '. .; : . '.
• Coalition forces'have 'rehabilitate~ more'than .2•.500 schools and an additional 1,200 are.e~ kf~
~mplete(f by the end of ~ year. ." .:.. ... ... .". . . .... , '. :.. ,.
• All 240 hospitals and more than 1,200 be'alth clini'~s are open. Health care spending in Iraq has increas'ed
30 times over pre-war levels. .
• An'estimated 8S,percent of Iraqi children have beenimrhunized. " .
. '. There are now 55,OOQ,!nternet subscribers in Baghdad; in 2002 there were 3,000.
• The number oftelephone subscribers, including cell phones, is now more than 1.2 miIJion -rrore than 45 '
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percent above pre-war levels.' . . .
Iraqi snapshot: . ,
. • . Infrastructure issues are rising in importance for Iraqis.
" • lnfrastructureneeds are seen as the second most ur:gent issue inIraq after s~rity.
Step Four . . ,
..Encourage more I~tematl~nil sU~PPOrl
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• . Thirty-<me countries have forces in Iraq. '
" • Prim~ Minister AllaWi has written NATO ahead ofthe upcoming summit in Istanbul, requesUng additional '
intern~tional forces in Iraq.After June 30, U.S:and·Coalition forces will remain i~ Iraq and will operate' .
under American command as part of a. multinational force authorized by the U.N. . ,
• Prime Minister Ayad Allawi announced a plan regarding the country's militias. Near1y 90 percent of ~ . .
100.000 militia members will transition into new occupatons prior to the elections. .
Step Five . . ,
Move toward anatlonal ~Iection that will' bring forward new leade~ empowered by the Ir:aql people. .
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".. . '" • .By the end of 2005, Iraqis are scheduled to vote on a new constitution thatwillprotect the rights of.all'lraqi
. citizens regardless oftheir religion orethnicity. This isthe histone point when Iraq willhave the necessary
legitimacy for durable self-rule, During thisprocess Iraqis wiU decide for themselves the exact structure of
their permanent government anq the provisons of their Iraqi constitution. , . '.. ' ' . ."
• The U.N. 'SecurityCouncil on June 8 unanlmously passed Resolution 1546 , 'end9~ing the ~nsition :
timetable adopted by Iraqis and ,encouraging other U.N. members to add their support.
• The international'community atlarge will continue to playa key role in helpi~g Iraq stand on its own feet
through .actions such as economic assistance, deQt relief and cominued military sUPPQrt.
Iraqi Snapshot ' .

• '. Over 50 percent ofIraqis believe that elections·wiII be 'free and fair (36 percent believed th.at there win be '.. :: '.
, minor problems). .'. . . .,' " '. . ,'... :
• 75 percent ofIraqis believ~ that the best guarantee offree and fair elections isthe careful Watch by· . .',
international election experts: , .
. ~ 64 percent ofIraqis believe that all political parties, regardless oftheir policies, should be allowed' to ha~e
access toTV tnorder to reach voters. :
• 'Just 13 percent of Iraqis believe that the area where they live is controlled by partes of other organizations
that would force their. vote. .

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The Coalition Keeps Its Word - Sovere'lgnty Is Transferred to Irag, Ahead of Schedule
• Legal documents were signed th is morning in Baghdad transferring sovereignty of Iraq from the Coalition
Provisional Authority (CPA) to th~ Interim Iraqi Government on behalf ofthe Iraqi people. .
. • The Coalition has kept its 'NOrd to:

-End a dangerous regime.
•' Free the oppressed.
• . Restore so~reign~ .
• U.S. Ambassador to Iraq John Negi'oponte hasarrved in Iraq. He,will lead the new U.S. embassy in
Baghd~d . . . '
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'International Support ForIraq Is' Growing
• 'The NATO Alliancehas,agreed to help train Iraqi'security forces.
• ' Iraq's interim.government has'gained broad international support and has been endorsed ,by the U.N. :
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U;S. Will Maintain Its Commitment to the Iraqi People , . ,
'. The commitment ofthe U.S. military ,in lraq has n01changed. U.S.'and Coalition 'forces will remaiilin Iraq
and will operate under American command as part ofa'multinational force authorized by-the U.N.
• As leaders ofthe Mu(ti-National Force-lraq (MNF), provided for under U.N. Security CouncH·Resolution
'. 1546, the United States will continue as full partners in helping the new government bring democracy and
,securityto Iraq. The'aid will focus on: .' ' . . .' , .
•. . Supporting 'Iraq's political transition..
• Equipping and training Iraq"! security forces.
,• Helping set'the stage for national erections at-the end of the year.
. • U.S. a~d 9oalition forces have served honorably in Iraq. . ' ,:

• Ihe dedication of the servicemen and women, and'that offhousands of civifians, has helped to restor~
freedom to Iraq and rebuild the country. . .
• The Department ofDefense is grateful for the sacrifices they and their families -have made. .
Five StePS Toward a Free and Democratic Iraq .

As outlined by President Bush before ,the U.S. Army War Cqllege'in cartiSIe; Pa. (May 24 transcript)·
1. Hand over authority to a sov~re.ign Iraqi government. ..

2. ~elp establish the stability.and security in Iraq that democracy requires.
3. Continue.,-ebuilding Iraq's infrastructure.
4. Encourage more international support
5. Move toward free, natonal elections that wnl bring forward new ~aders empowered by tfie kaqi people.
. Links:' Defensellnk story De.fensellnk stOry phot~ essay of s~ning Presidoo"t Bush 'remar1(s,
Deputy Defense SeCreta~ Paul.Wolfowitz answers questionsabQut.lraq on "Ask the''liMe House.·
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Talking Points - June 29, 2004 - Supreme Court Detainee Decision
The Supreme Court onJune 28 ru led on three cases concerning enemy combatants being held in the Global War-
on Terror. Following are talking points on what the decisions mean and some short background on the cases and
the Court's decisions. '
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I, What the Decisions Mean ' "
• The ruling is important in that it affitm,s the President's' authority to detairreneiny'combatants:1ncluding, u..S. '
II citizens; in the Global War on Terror.
• The Court recognizes that ese essential authorities cue necessary to defend America against ~ enemies.
,. The 'Court also helq that certain'procedural rightS must be afforded to ~nemy combatants to.contest their,
, detention. , . " " , ',,', : " ' ,
• The Court's decision reaffirms the Administration's right to try enemy combatants detained at,Guantanamo by
military commissions. '
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The Review Process

• The Department of Defense has initiated a new review process to conduct an annual review'ofeadr enemy , ' ,
combatant held by the department in Guantanamo. . ". , " , ,"
• These reviews are an opportunity for detainees at Guantanamo to challenge their detention and far the U~S.
government to detennine whether to release orcontinue todetain each combatant ','
"', . The department will be reviewing the Cour,t's'ruling to see how to modify existing'procedures :w, satisfy 'the',
Court.
Vasser Hamdl
• Yasssr Hamdi isan American who was raised in Saudi Arabia. He was captured in Afghanistan fighting ,with the
, Taliban against U.S. forces and is peing held inthe Char1eston Consolidated Navy Brig since,being moved
there in. the summer
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• ' l'he Court said Hamdi has the right to contest hisdetention.
Jose Padfila , ,
• Jose Padilla is an,Americancitize'n. He was arrested in O'Hare airport. He'is being detained' i~ COIlnectio~ 'with
a plot to detonate a -dirty bomb" and is al~ed to be asscceted with al-Qaeda. .
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The Court ruled the laWsUitfiled' on behalf o,t Padilla saying that since P8dilla is n~w jailed ·so~ Carotina,,
the New York court where his habeas petitiQn was flied does not have jurisdiction. He must iefde ,his t>etit!On 'in
South Carolina. ' ,
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Consolidated'Cases of Rasul v. Bush and Ai·Odah v. United States
• This case involved a: group of.16 detainees who brought suit agajnst"the Department-of Defense contesting that
,enemy combatants held atGuantanamo have tne right to bring habeas corpus cases - in short, they have the
right to contest their detention in federal courts. , '
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Talking Points - June 30, 2004 -Individual Ready Reserve Mobilization
Beginning July 6, the Army will begin notifying approximately 5,600 soldiers in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR)
oftheir pending mobilization to active duty. Following are talking points on the announcement.
Messages
, ). The,'Army Reserve is an integral part of an Army that is servihg the nation inthe Global War on Terror.
, ). ' President Bush and Secretary Rumsfeldhave pledged that. if American commanders ask for more troops, they ,
will get them, ', "
). , Secretary Rumsfe!d,has pointed but there are too few ofsome essential skills and capabilities in the Active a~
, Reserve forces and too many in others. : , . , ..
• ,The Army Is restructuring itsforce during the next ew years to crea~e more units instressed fields and ,
.reduce units that haVe not been needed in recent years., ' " ", ', , . .
• poD has dozens oflong-term initiatives underway to relieve stress on the force; and increase its capability -: .
by: . '
• Investing in new information age technologies, precision weapons; unmanned airand sea vehicles;
• Increasing thejointness ofU.S. forces; " '
• Rebalancing the.Active force and the Guard and Reserves; and , .
• Converting jobs being performed bymilitarY personnel fo civilian jobs, tbusfreeing' uocps for military ,
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> America isgrateful for the sacrifices that our troops, their families and their emplOyers make while the 'nation is
at war. '
, ' Backgound
, Why are Individual Ready Reserve soldiers being called up? '
• IRR soldiers are being mobilized to meet unqee manpower and mission requirements in support of t,he Global
War on Terror. ,
, • ' Using the IRRallows the Army tobuild the future rotational force into a structure that has some predictabifity• .
'. The soldiers will fill vacancies In the National Guard and Army Reserve units scheduled to'Jotate int9
Operations Iraqi:Freedom and Enduring Freedom. , , . '
• These are seasoned and experienced soldiers who ,can contribute signifiCanUy 10 Army readiness and
operational capabilities. , ' " '
• Before calling up IRR soldiers, the Army will look first for active kmy soldiers who match the grade and .skiD ,':,
requirements needed'. '
What Is theIndlvlduil.Ready Reserve? Who"serves in it? '
• .The IRR'does not include retir~s o There are no retirees associated with this caJ.up.
• The IRR is a manpower pool inthe Ready Reserve. The IRR isdesigned tomeet the Army's individual
,'manpower requirements during times ofnational emergency. ,
;, ,. IRR soldiers have had trailing, have served previously inthe Active Army'orthe selected Reserve, and may .
have' some,period ofmilitary service obligation remaining. . '
• There are approximately 111 ,000 IRR soldiers.
• The IRR consists,of bpth officer and enlisted personnel:
Ho~ much notice will the IRR 'soidiel'$ be given? How long will they serve?
• Soldiers will be given a mi'nimum of 30 days advan-Ce notice to report. .
• The soldiers will be mobilized for approxImately 18 months (including 1-2 'months of"boots on.the ground" ,in .
~eater); their actual period ofservice may be adjusled on the needs ofthe Army fer service of up to 24"
.·cumulative months. ' . ' '.
• The soldiers will be assigned.to designated mobilizing Army National Guard and Reserve units based.upon the
needs ofthe Army. . '
.' • The soldiers will be brought on active duty over an.extended period in.several groups, from July through ... .
December 2004.
• - IRRsoldiers will not be involuntarily mobilized if the'y have returned from a combat lone or hardshlp tour within
the past 12 momhs oftheir no~fication of possible mobilization.
, , • .Soldiers who require more th.an 60 ~ays of reclassficaton trai~ ing -will gene':8l1y not be·mobiliz.ed. .
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i Have IRR soldiers been used before?
.• Yes. During the Gulf War, more 'than 20,000 IRR solders were mobilized and deployed. Since then;·the·re:have ·· .... :
..... been several other voluntary'and involuntary soldier call-ups, inCluding .~ pproxJmately 2·,~OO IRR SOld~fS . .
mobilized since Sept 11, 2001, in the Global War on Terror. .
Under whose authority are the troops being mobilized1
• .. The 'SecretaryofDefense approvtithe Arrnts' request f~r fur1her access tothe.·IRR o-n Jan. 20. 2004.. The:
.approval authorizes the mobilization of up to 6,,500 lRR soldiers involuntary.
!' Every effort has been made tominimize the impact ofthe call up by first contacting individual IRR soldiers and
.. soliciting volunteers prior to initiating mandatory c~ll-ups. . .
• More than 1,000 IRR 'soldiers have volunteered to mObilize in support ofthe.Global War on Terror.
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•As America celebrates Independence Day this weekend; the Department ofDefense would like torecoqn lze the
men and wome ~ who serve to protect our Nation, and the families, employers and commun ities that support them.
Folbwing are highlights ofDefense Department leaders' messages to ttie troops.
, Secretary of Defense Donald'H. Rumsfeld, ,

From an inte,rviewyesterday with the American Forces Press SelVice and the,Pentagon 'Chail'neL,
"As we go'into the July4th weekend, itseems to me that people will be remlnded ofour independence 'and the at
freedoms that we value and how important the people in uniform are to the protection ofthose freedoms and 'to the ,
defense. offreedom. We have to be grateful. We are grateful. And I 'knowthe
. . deeply g~tefuJ.·
American people. are .
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Air Force Gen. Richard B.Myers. Chalnnan. Joint Chiefs of Staff

Excerpt of the July Fourth message from Gen. Myers
'Tbls Independence Day we celebrate our Nation's 228th birthday and honor the legacy ofour founding fathers.
Pioneers ~ike Presidents Washington and Jefferson set ayoung nation,on a course for democracy guided -by the
values ofliberty and justice that have 'shaped our national character. As we pay,tribute to the'past, 'We must also
look to the future and face the 'challeng~s ofthe 21st centLiry-. , '
'Today, as throughout our history, the proud members ofour Armed Forces are meeting these challenges head on.
engaged around the world keeping the peace and demonstrating our firm resolve. Through your,unwavering service
and commitment, you have.secured America's shores and given hope to millions that Ji~erty and j~stice can be
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Marine Gen. Peter Pace, Vice Chairman. Joint ChiefS of Staff ,

In an interview with the American Forces Press Service and the Pentagon Channel yesterday, Gen. Pace said that
as July Fourth approaches, each service member should "Take a minute to really appreciate the fact that-every
single one ofthem is making a difference. ' , '
'There's no doubt in my mind that each of them would rather be home with family, frielids; loved ones. But there is '
also no doubt in my mind that the vast majority ofour troops overseas understand exactly what they are doing and
why they are doing it. They are proud to be serving: "
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American Forces Press Sel"{ice story AFPSlPentago'n Channel interview ,with Secretary, ~urilsfekf ' ,
Gen. Myers July Fourth Message ' ,
American Forces Press Servjce ,~ - AFPSlPentagon Channel interview with Gen. Pace
Watch excerpts from the interviews ofSecretary,Rumsfeld and Gen. Pace on www.pentagonchannel.mil..
Read Defense Department news atwww.defenselink.mil and Www.defendamerica.mil.
Leam howAmericans are thanking the troops atthe Operation Tribute toFreedom web site.

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Talking Points - July 7, 2004 - National Security Personnel System
The Department ofDefense is res ructuring1he way it hires. pays, promotes and disciplines itsmore than 650,000 civilian
employees. Although the efforts to update the personnel system began before Sept. '11, 2001 , the cha'nges.will allow.the
, Department to better utilize'the tremendous skill and talent of no only itsclvilian workforce, but also,the men and women in
uniform as the United States fights the Global War on Terror. Secretary ofthe Navy Gordon England was asked by secretary
Rumsfeld to help develop a new National Security Personnel System'(NSPS). Following are talking polnts., '. - - -
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The National Security Personnel System will allow DoD totransform the civilian personnel system make It more agile
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• The new system introduces changes in the way DoD hires, pays, promotes and disci~n~ its civman empbyees.
• Currently 19lh century rules limit the Departments ability touse personnel to execute 21" Century missions: - ,
• The system isstilfln the development stage. The process will be both careful and thoughtful. DoD employees and ' : ' .
union representatives are being asked 'to provide input hroughout the development. secreta'ry England h~ set a
goal ofhaving draft regulations published inthe Federal Register by th~ end ofthis year, and 'p!lbt projects In place '.
next sUmmer. . '
• The task is to design a system that
.. Supports DoD's national security msslon.. '
• Treats wOrkers fairly and protects·their rights.
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» The National Security Personnel System will develop personnel rules for the Depar1ment's 650,000 cMlian e!llployees so
the right person can be placed in the right job. The NSPS will: .
• Speed up the hiring process. '. '
..• Introduce pay',for-performance bonuses. . . ..
• . Streamline the promotion process. . . ., ,
• Give DoD senior managers flexibility to place civilian workers where they are most needed, ~Ihot:it delay. " ,
. • ,Better utilize the active duty force by making it easier to employee civilian employees injobs currently l?eingfilled by
uniformed military personnel. .
• More than 300,000 military personnel are now doing jobs that could be carried out by civRians.
• ' MoVing some fraction ofthose people in uniform out ofcivilian jobs and back into military jobs will reduce the
stress on the force, al~wing themlo focus on their military duties. .
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» Congress authorized the NSPS as part of the 2004 National Defense Authorization Act. _.
• The new National Security Personnel System is the most significant improvement to the civilian personnel'
management since:the Civil 'Service Reform Act of 1978. . -. '.' ". : ,
• The law passed by Congress Covers'the following areas: job classification; pay banding, 's~ffing fte~ and pay ,
for performance. , .
• The NSPS legislation passed 'by Congress ensures:
• Veterans',preference ~ protected.
• Merit systems principles govern changes in personnel management.
• Whistleblowers are protected.
• Discrimination remains illegal. ."
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» The new personnel system is a collaborative effOrt. , . " ,
• DoD is ~rkin9 with other government agencies as' it develops the new'system. DoD offtciats are consulting·with 1he
. Office of Personnel Management, the Office of Management and Budget, and the GOvernment Accou.ntlog Oflice: ' ,
Officials are also looking at the Department ofHomeland Security, which built its own personnel system after it was. .
formed last year. . -
• DoD civilians and others interestedIn the system shoud check a special web site launched by the Department to
give employees current informationon the system's implementation. The NSPS web site iscentral souree.ot
infonnation on NSPS. Iheaddress is: www.cpms.osd.millnsps.

Iraqis continue to rebuild their lives and their nation less than a month after the transfer of
sovereignty. While Coalition troops remain in Iraq to help establish the stability and security that
democracy requires, Iraqis are also stepping forward to protect their own country.
Forty Iraqi women soldiers will graduate today from a military training course inJordan, the second
of three classes ofwomen soldiers planned to train at the base. Earlier this week, the lraqr Army':s .
6th Battalion completed its basic training ~and activated ata'graduation ceremony for more .than
.500 soldiers at'the Kurkush military training base. This course ma~s the second Iraqi Army
battalion ~lely trained by Iraqis: .
More than 50 million peoplehave been freed from brutal di.ctatorships in Iraq and·Afghanistan. .:
which are central fronts on the Global War on Terror. Following are talking points on the Coalitioh's
efforts, successes and challenges in the two countries. .
.> Why is the Cocilifion in Iraq and Afghanistan?
• Iraq and .Afghanistan were state sponsors ofterrorism and harbored terrorists. Inthe case
of Iraq', they also had the potential togive.WMD to terrorists. . . '.
• In both cases, the Coalition went in after U.N. resolutions gave the Taliban and Saddam .
Hussein a last clear chance .to comply with the international community. They failed that .
chance. .
• Neither action was about stockpiles ofweapons or Imminent ~reats . Itwas about the clear
lesson of September 11.111: The United States cannot wait for.a threat to become i~inent
the dots must be connected early todefeat the thr~at before'it is too late.
~ 'M1y is it important to win there?

'. • The Coalition cannot tum away and allow these tWo countries to slide back to th~ havens
forterrorism they once .were. ' . . .
.• Iraq and Afghanistan are in the early stages ofbuilding democracies, They will bernore
stable countries with representative governments, justas so many eastern European'
countries have become, .
• Terrorists understand that wfnning in- Iraq and Afghanistan is a major defeat forthem.
>. How is the Coalition is going to win?
• The key to .victoryis Iraqi and Afghan self-government and 'self-defe'n'56

• The most promising development in both countries is Iraqis arid Afghans stepping fofWafd
togovern their own countries imd todefend themselves. They are being led bybrave Iraqi
officials who know flfSt·hand the personal risks they take by standing up to the enemy.The
great majority of Iraqis want a free and democratic Iraq, at peace with Jtself and its·
n~jghbors. Iraqis know t~at they must not retreatin the face of.e.vil. .
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Women have made great progress in post-Taliban Afghanistan - their lives are better, they have more
opportunitjes, and they are helping toshape their govemmenl. Following are highl~hts. '
Afghan woinen are:

• Receiving better health care. , '
• 'Afghanistan has the second highest matel'flalmortality rate in the world. Italso has a;, '
significantly hig~ child mortality,rate (one in four children die before age five). Adu~ ~
expectancy is 46, lower for women. ' .. .'
• In the short term, the' U.~. is putting a priority on rebuilding heafth clinics CIld schools, training ',
midwives and teachers and providing supplies such as medical equipment and textbooks.
• ' The U.S. has rehabilitated orconstructed 140 h~alth clinics and expects to:douJ>!e,fhe, ,,' ,
number in 200( , , ' . , " :' . :. :' . ..' '
• More than $10 million in grants is being used to deliVer health servces by women.:foCused
, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and forvocational training for wOolen as , '
,'communityhe'alth care workers and midwives. ,.
• In the long tenn.'the goal istobuild the capacity ofAfghans to sustain the'positiVe changes;
• Getting educations. ,
'. Afghan girts are attending school According tothe Afghan Ministry of Education. girls ' -,
comprise 35 percent ofthe 5.8 million Afghan children attending schools. This is the -highest
number by far in Afghan history. Female 'iII~eracy countrywide in Afghan~n is ~stimated -WJ
be 86 percent : ,, '
• Approximately 80 percent cif schools were damaged 'or destroyed in the decades of cOnfliCt 'it .
Afghanistan. More than 200 schools have been rebuilt, 7,000 teachers have been trained ancd ,
25 million'textbooks have been provided. , ' ,
• Because Afghan women have identified jobs'S! one of their major concerns, U.S. programs
stress education and skill training. plus financial help for women and assstence for,'widows,
Included are programs to educate women on their property rights and legal processes, '
• Participating ingovernment
'. ' Two Cabinet ministers are Women.
• A ~an heads the Afghan Ind~pendent HlI11atI Rights Commission. ",
• When the Loya Jirga met inJanuary tocreate anew constitution. 102 ofthe 500' delegates
were women.
.. .The constitution gives tile right to vOte to allcitizens. men and women, and guarantees ,
freedom ofexpression, assembly and religion. "
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• Women can now register,to vote in the upcoming eJections this fall. ' . ".,
•• Over orie third ofregistered voters are women. , '
• - In cities where there are U.S.-funded women's radio stations (Herat and Mazar+Sharft) . "
almost han ofthe women h~ registered.
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For more information, 6nl< to a report fOr Congress prepared by the State Department.~ . tlle "
,Defense Department has an Afghanistan Update link on www.defendamerica.mil. its web page about
the Global War on Terror. '
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Ear1ier this month, the Army began notifying approximately 5.600 soldiers in the ·lndividual Ready
Reserve {lRR} oftheir pending mobilization to active duty.
. IRR soldiers have completed an aCtive-d~iy enlistment but they are still within eight years of when,
they entered the military. All enlistees agree to an eight-year commitment, usually served in'a ..
. combination ofactive, reserve-component and IRR service. .
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Follo~ng are taiking points onthe IRR call up and Army "end strength numbers, u
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> . The activation of several thousan'd ·IRRsoiders will allow·the.Anny to fill critical bUtets ',: .,
and spaces in th~ units called upfor Operation rraqi Freedom 3end Operatio.n Enduring ;·.. .: "
Freedom&. .' . .' .
• ..Having access to IRR soldiers means less disruption across the force - it an~ws the'Am;iy
to flll holes in units without having to caJrup other units simply tomake up for shortfalls•.. ,',
• IRR is amanpower tool in the Ready ReserVe. The IRR isdesigned tomeet the.Armys :':'
individual manpower requirements during,times of national ·emergency. ." ,.
, • . There are approximately 111,000 IRR soldiers, both officers and enlisted personnel:
• Lefterswere sent on July 6to 5,6741RR soldiers; approximately.4,OOO will.·be broughtfo. • '"0
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active duty. . '
'~ Before calling up IRR soldiers, the Anny wiD lookfirst for active Anny soldiers who ..' '... .:
match the grade and skill requirementS needed. . . '.' . ,
• Most ofthe soldiers brought to active duty will be in the specialties of military intelligence, . .
engineers, truck drivers and other combat-service support forces. :'; ., . .. .
.> The Anny recognizes deploying IRR soldiers affects thelrfainllies.· . -. .'
,.; Because generally these families have no access to support 'systems in place'at r:nilitary .,. .
bases or through reserve-component family-readiness groups, the Army has a process in
- ,place'to help the IRR families meeftheirspeCial needs and challenges.. . . " ' : ..
• The soldiers will be given ~ minimum of 30 days advance notice to report: · ' . .
• .IRR soldiers will not be involuntarily mobilized if they have returned from a cOmbat zone or
,hardship.tour within the'past 1'2 months ofthe notification of possible mobilizatiOn. . ' .
~ Since the terrorist attacks on Sept 11, 2~01, theoperational tempo for U.S. hal. . ' forees
Increased as troops have helped remove twoterrorist regImes, hunt down saddim , ...' .
Hussein and senior al·Qaeda operatives and break upterrorist cells. DoD hal dozens of, .
long-term Initiative, underway 'to relieve stress onthe force an.d IncnljlH .its capability' .'. .
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• Inv~sting innew information-age technologies, precision weapons, unmanned air and·$&;: '
vehicles: . ' .' . . . ..'
• Increasing the jointness ofU.S. forces;
• Rebalancing the active force and the Guard and Reserves; and
• Converting jobs being performed by military personnel to civilian jobs, thus freeing troops '
for military tasks. . . :,
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~ IncreasIng "end strength" - or the total number of military pe~onnel-Is notthe belt
solution 'to, .,ducing the stress on the foree. '
. •' The capabilitY of the force srnore critieal than th~ number oftroops. ,
• For instance, Coalition forces in Iraq defeated a larger adversary with speed, JX)Wer
and agility, not mass. ," ,
• ' A permanent end strength increase is very likely the slowest, least effective and most ,'.
expensive option for increasing capability and reducing stress on the force. . "
• Because ofthe time necessary to recruit; train and integrate new troops, the benefits ,
ofincreasing end strength wi" not be felt for some time.
• ,Apermanent increase in end strength WQuld require cuts in other 'areas, which would
, mean .lessfunding for tr:ansformational capabilities that will allow DoD to do,more with
. fewer forces than there are currently, '
~. The United States can afford the military force necessary to ensure national security,
. .but end strength is alast, notfirst, choice.
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For more information about the IndiVidual Ready Reserve call up, please link to aJulv 1,6 story with '
highlights ofan interviewwith Gen. RIchard A. Cody, vice chief ofstaff ofthe Ivrny: and a June 30
story. Both stories are posted on WW'N.defenselink.mil,the Defense Department's web site. Gen.
Cody's interview will appear soon on the Pentagon Channel.
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Following are highlights from recent media interviews of Secretary Rumsfeld.
Measuring Progress in·the Global War on terror

~: The Coalttion ismaking progress inthe Global War on Terror.
•. More than 80 nations have Joined the Global War on Terror. T.hese Co~lition . nations are
putting pressure on the terrorists by: . .
• Sharing Intelligence. .
'. Putting pressure on bank accounts and making it more difficult to move money.
• , Making it harder forterrorists to recruit people and retain them.
'... Complicating terrorists' abiltty to communicate with each other and move between
countries..
• Ihe Coalition has 'brought d0wn the Abdul Qadeer Khan networ1c. '.,
~ : The network was trading in nuclear materials and technologies.
- . Khan was tle father ofPakistan's gas centrifuge program. He was removed from his post
. as advisor toPakistan's prime minister for providing nuclear t~chnology I components and .'.' ",
equipmen.tto Iran, Ubya and North Korea. ' .
• libya'has come forward end decided toforego wea'pOns of niass destruction.,
America,Is Safer . .
~ . America is safer today than it was onSept. 11, 2001. ,
. ' ... • .Terrorists have been .capturedand killed and their cells have been disrupted.
• . Forty-six ofthe 55 most wanted in 'Iraq - including Saddam Hussein and his sons 'Uday ,
'and.Qusay- have been.captured or killed.' . . .
. • Close totwo-thirds ofknown senior al-Qaeda leaders have been C8lXured·or kiUed. .
• Ibousencs ofterrorists and regime remnants in Iraq and Afghanistan have been hunted'"
down, and terrorist cells on most continents have been disrupted. .'
• .Even beforesept 11 , plans were underway to transform the Department of Defense from a "
post-COldWar department to a 21 st century department tobetter face new threats. . .
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• The Department has moved from a'hreat-based toa ·capabilities-based" approach to
. , defense planning. This.means not just focusing on who might threaten the United Slate~ . '
and where and when, but also'how we might be threatened and what capabilities are "
needed to'deter and defend against those threats. " ,,' ,
. • The attacks on Sept. 11 prove the urgent need to transform the-oe~rtment soIt is'better
arranged for the threats and difficu~ies. of'the new century. . ' . . ...., ,
Troop Strength and Length of Stav In h'ag "

~ The .date for bringing home U.S. forces is not calibrated to a calendar, itis·calibrated to the
crcumstances onthe ground and what the security situation is. . ... . , ,
.' • Ifthe situation in Iraq deteriorates because the Ba'athlsts and fonner Saddam elements ·' .
becomemore desperate to stop representative government bef~ the elections in Iraq, the '
Department wit react appropriately. , ' ,
• :If the situation in Iraq improves and the ,number offorces coud.be reduced, the ,Department
will also consider'that alternative ~
To read transcripts ofthe Secretary's July 16 interviews, go to transcript section of Defenselink.mQ {link)
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The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (also known as the 9-11
Commission) will issue its final report today. Since September 11 1h , the United States has better
prepared itself for attacks and led a worldwide Coalition to defeat terrorism. The nation is safer and
the terrorists are weaker because the United States and its allies acted: Following are talking ,
points. '
» The,United States is safer today than it was on Sept. 10,"2001. ' ,

• The nation isbetter protected and better prepared. , '
• There is a higher level ofvigilance among the American people.
• Government agencies are better coordinated with forward-looking scenarios and .
, acton plans. " .
• The United'States is leading a wortdWide Coa!ition todefeat terrorism. " .
• , More than 80 nations are cooperating to share i'ntel,lIgence., put pressure on. the '.. ..
, ' terrorists' bank accounts and make it harded or tertorists to rec'ru~ and retain peopl&,
. ' . communicate with each other or mpve between countries. . " '
• We are improving every day, while our enemies are becoming more desPerate :·a~ . theit'," ,
efforts are being degrcWed. , '." ,
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» Global terrorism has been dealt asevere blow. . :
• The Taliben has been removed from power in Afghanistail, a brutal dictator isgone from
Iraq and th~ seeds offreedom and democracy have been planted in the Middle East ' .
, Terror cells h~ve been disrupted on most continents. ' :
• Forty-six ofthe 55 most wanted in Iraq have been captured or killed, including Saddam
Hussein. . , '
• Two~thirds of the known al-Qaeda leaders have been captured or,killed.,
»' The Bush Administration and the D~fens~ Depa'rtment took the threat of as~'metrlc ' ,
,warfare s'eriously: before the terrorist attacks. ' " . ,
. ' ,Early on, the Department rElcognlzed the dang~r posed by as'ymmetric and terrorist'
, threats, and began preparing'new strategies '~nd the bui~ing blocks necessary to-carry
, them out. . ' '
. • ' Preparations made throughout 2001 enabled the U.S. to build a'Coalition to 'iil)mediately ,
launch the ,Global War on Terror. ' ,.
• Work done throughput 2001 fonned the basis of Operation Enduring Freedom and
allowed the Uriited States to pursue the perpetrators.ofthe 9-11-attacks,in Afghanistan,
just 26 days after ~hey occuned. "
» In responding 'to a terrorist attack, there are onlytwochoices ~ ta~e the fightto the : " : ,
,en,my or walt until'they hit ,yo~ again. Amerlc;a ehese the first. '
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,» Ultimately, the most important thing that can come out,of the various commisslont'
reports are recommendations for hQw the United States can improve its intelligenc••.
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Secretary of Defense Message to Troops on Why We Fight In Iraq
More than 15 months ago; a global coalition ended the brutal regime of Saddam Husseinand liberated
the people ofIraq. '
As inall conflicts, thIshas come ataCost inlives, Some of your comrades i:J,ade the ultimate sacriflce:
For your sacrifices. our country and the President are deeply grateful.
, In it free: dem~tic country we have vigorous debates over important'public pdq Issues ., none more
heated than a decision togo towar, But this should I}ot.dlstract usfrom the mission athand Of lessen the
magnitude of Your accomplishments. ' .
The threat we face must be confronted. And you are' doing ~ ~ingly well. I~ ,~ has beenan -.
historic demonstration ofskill and military power.
On September 1j, 3,000 c~ize~s were killed by ~xtremists ' determined to trlghten and intimidate our ,
people a~d ci'{i1iZed socetes. The 'future 9anger is'that, if the extremists 'gainthepotential, the numtler of ''
casualties would be far hig,er. Terrorists are continuing toplot attacks against the AIDer:ican peOple and,against
a
other civilized spcieties. This is a different kind ofenemy and different kind' of woJ1d. And we must think and act
d.lfferently Inthisnew century. . . ~ . ,- " '. . . '. . ' . . .
These extremists think nothIngof'cutting offinnocent people's heads to trytoIntinidate great natJons.
They have murdered citizens from many countries - South Korea. Japan, Spain, the United Kingdom and others
- hoping tostrike fear In tM hearts o! free peope, .
, Theirs isan ideology ofoppression .and subjugation'of W()meft They seek to create radical systems that
, Impose their vieWs on others. And they wi!1accept rio armistice with those who choose free systems. .
Thefsee the g~vemm~nts ofthe Midd1e:East, ~ Unlted'Slates ~~ Our stalWaJtaJliesilU'as targets. ' '.
.Consider the background. In the span of 20 years,'HusS&in's l~ invaded two nEljghbors, Iran aMi .
,Kuwatt. and launched ballistic missiles attwo more. He employed poison gas against-soldiers in lran and agailst ".
Kurdish Villagers in his own colJntry.
The UnitedNations and the U.S. Congress sha~ theview that Saddam's regime was'athreat to the
reglc:m and the wOOd. Indeed, in 1998. our Congress passed a resolutioncatnng for the'removal of the reglme. .
And over fhe years the U.N. passed 17 resoiutions condemning 'Saddam's regime and caling on him to telj the- ' '. .
UN about his weapons programs He igoored every one. '
'., Information gathered sfnce the defeat of ScKldam'~ regime last year confirms that hIS last declaration to '
the United Nations about his weapons programs was falsified.'Th$ U.N. resolutions had Called for'·serious , ..
consequences" ,shouldSCIldam not comply. He did nol ' . '
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The President issued afinal unlmatum to Saddam to relinquish power toavoid war. Saddam chose wa;'
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By your.skiD and courage, youheve put a brutal dictator Inthe dock.to be tried.by'the lracii peopleaod ' ."
restored freedom to25 ml!ion people. ey,helplng to repair infrastructure. rebuild schools.encourage democ~
inst"utionsand delivering educational and medical supplies, you have showrrAmerlca's true character and given
Iraq achance ata ne~.sta~.
But most importantly, your fight - and unimate.vctory - agalns~ the fOrCes of terro.r and'~ in ,
Iraq and the Middle East will have made America s~fer and more secure. ' . ..
'~ou are ciccomplishlng something'n~b1e and hlstOrte -: arid futUr~ generations ,ofAmerlcans wi . ...
.rernember and thank you for it.' '
Donald H. Rumsfeld

U.S. Army Chief of,StaffGen. Peter Schoomaker addressed the Pentagon press corps on July 26
about th,e state ofthe Army - its composition and its ongoing efforts toboth fight the Global War on
Terror and continue transforming itself for the 21 st century. Following are some of the highlights.
For a 'full transcript, go to,the transcript page ofwww.defenselink.mil. the Pentagon's web site.
The Numbers,
• , Currently there are more than one million soldiers in the Army•
•, 'More than,276,000 are deployed around,the world in more than 120 cOuntries.
, '. Oespite the increases'in deployments and missions, the Army is weil on traCk to meet 'its
recruiting'and retemion goals for fiscal year 2004. ' . ,
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The Challenge
• The Army is making some ofits most signifICant changes since World Wa~ II.
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• Even while Army soldiers are fighting wars in Afgh'anistan and Iraq, aoo remainalert in .
other areas, the Army is ,stilltransforming.
• a
Gen. S~oomaker has compared such a transiorrn~tion totUning car 'engine while the
,en~ine is running..
• • The .ArmYis tran'sfomiing a!Dng three primary avenues:
• First - the Army .is 'restructuring the force into modular forrnations.
~ Second - the Army'is rebala'n61ng the force between the Active component ofthe Aimy .:
andme Army National Guard and Army Reserve.
• Part ofrebalancing the force is looking at the skUI sets the Army needs to fight in the
. ' 21 st century.instead offighting the.Cokj War. ·Ensurin.g there are enough people inthe
. Active Army.with these skill sets will help reduce the 'number of Gu~rd and Reserve . '
'. Who need to be activated.' · · , .' .' .. .. ..'.. . ., . .
• Third ~ the Army is'stabilizing the force. .' . . .'
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.• These 'threechanges - restructuring, rebalancing and stabilizing the force - wil(result.in:
• More cohesive and 'combat-fe~y formations;
'. More stability; .
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• ' More high-demand units and skHls;

• More commonaiity across the, entire Anny; and . ..
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• Amore predictable lifestyle f9r soldiers and 'their family.
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Following are highlights ofradio interviews ofSecretary Rumsfeld on July29,2004. For full transcripts, go to
the transcript page of WNW ,defenselink,mil, the Defense Department'sweb page; Formore information
about the Global War on Terror, please visit www.defeooamerica.mil.
Number of.U.S. Troops in Iraq

• Secretary Rumsfeld relies on the President, the Joi1t Chiefs of Staff and combatant commanders .
whether there are eoough troops on the ground in Iraq. All say there are' about the right nurilber; .
• Fewer troops could lead to a less secure situation. '
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• Many more troops wou ~ have heavier footprint· a greater occupation presence. . ."
• . More troops would require more force protection, more logistic support of the force protectorS
and the additional lroops, and would be more intrusive into the iraqi people's lives.
• The real task is not putting inmore Americans. Thetask is getting more Iraqis providing for.their own .
security so we can begin bringing Americans out .
Intelligence In Iraq and Iraqi Troops

• Intelligence isimproving every week in Iraq. Itwill improve geometricallyas Iraqistake increasing
respOnsibility for thei'country's security.
• .Jointpatrols with the Iraqis and Iraqis patrolling by.themselves will result inbetter situational awareness',
than W()uld U.S.-or Coalition-only patrols. . . . ' ,
• • More than 200,000 Iraqis are.now part oftheir country's security forces.
• Iraqis are lining up to volunteer to join the se'curity forces aodprctect their,country, even 'as some
,of those,already in the force are being killed inthe line of duty. .
Progress in·the Global War on Terror

• The Coalition is making excellent progress in the Global War.on Terror by:
• Stopping financing .
• Arresting and capturing people and killing terrorists
• Stopping terrorist activities
.• Making it more difficult to raise money and m ore difficult for the terrorists to communicate 'Witheach -
other. . .
lrag Update . . .
• Sev~i'a.1 shifts·inauthority over the.weeke.nd demonstrate Iraqis are assuming more control .within their,
own country. . , .
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• The Iraqi Army activated its seventhbattalion with the graduation of723 recrUits dUnng.. Aug. 1
ceremony atKirkush MilitaryTraining Base', east ofBaghdad. (link to CENTCOMrelease)
• The battalion is the third Iraqi army battalbn solely trained by Iraqis. .
• The Iraqi Iwty ultimately will consist of27 battalions, nine brigades .andthree diVisions.
• . The 22 remaining iraqi Army battalions wil begin a'net complete training'inthe comiilg I'l'lOflChs
atvarious bases throughout Iraq. The final unit is slated'to corrie on Uoo in Fe,brua,ry ,2005. .
• Multi-National Force-Iraq handed back control of the Baghdad.International Airport's cOntrolmwer
on Aug. 1. (linkto CENTCOM release)
• Royal Australian Air Force personnel. spent the past six months training'Iraqi cMI air traffiC
personnel.
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The U.S, Navy is currently finishing up a massive exercise called Summer Pulse '04. The three-
, month operation involves 46,000 sailors and Marines and seven carrier strike groups operating in
five theaters with other U.S., allied and Coalition military forces,
Summer Pulse '04 isdesigned todemonstrate the NavY's'abHity to provide credible combat'power
,across the globe. It- isanother example of the,Departrnen,t of Defense transforming its forces to
:" , bener protect the nation and fightthe Global War on Terror. Follo-.vjng are highlights. , , , '.
~ , Summer Pulse '04 is the Navy's first full-scale demonstration'of naval readiness
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enabled bythe new Fleet Response Plan. ,
• Historically the Navy has been as predictable as ,clockworl< .~ employing a'''tWo-pl"us--twe-
operatcn (two carriers deployed, anolher two ready togo, one offeach'U.S. cOast). ' ";"
. , The rest ofthe carriers were ge'nerany'tied up in mantensnce or were tiered down into a'
'readlness bathtub,·,where they were not fuily manned, not fully equipped and didn't have ,
, ~he training to be responsive. '
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• Lessons learned from ,9/11 and Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom showed that
operaUonal availability ofthe Navy's 12 carrier strike groups (carriers plus their associated
ships and air wings) had toincrease,'as didthe response speed.
'. ' The' Navy's new Fleet Response Plan (FRP) dramatically increases the Navy's capability to
surge forces inresponse t'1 both'national security needs 21 st.Qmtury 'world events.
,,• Summer Pulse '04 isthe,Navy's first exercise of the Fleet Response Plan. ,
• During Summer Pulse '04, the Navy isusing the full ran~,of skills'involved in ','
srnultaneously deploying and employing .seven carrier strike groups'around the wOOd.
~ Summer Pulse '04 will include scheduled deployments, surge operations, jOintand .
, ' international exercises, and other advanced training and port visits.
~ Summer Pulse '04 demonstrates the Navy's.ability, under the Fleet Response Plan, to
prOVide the regional combatant comr:nanders with operational flexibility and joint
response options they can scale to thesituation. ,
• , Sixcamer strike groups - half the fleet - are now deployable globally'infewer than 30 days;
• Two additional carrier strike groups are available with!n 90days. ' , . " ' ., ,
• 'Prior to ~ new Fleet R~sponse Plan, the total surge-force avaUability was'limited toonly:three ' " .'
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• The FRP isdesigned to more rapidly develop and then sustain readiness in ships aod , " "
squadrons so that, ,in anational crslsor contingency operation, the Navy can quickly surge
,signifICant combat power tothe scene. ,
. ' Achieving thisgoal required the Navy to rethink how to maintain its ships and aircraft, '
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," Successfully pursue the Global War on Terror. ' ,
• FRP ensures that- the Navy can ·reset- the force while at the same tine providing forces to
regions where the G.lobal War on Terror is being prosecuted. ' '
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• Transform the Jont Force. ·
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• Reorganize the Department ofDefense todeal wIth post-war responsibilities. .
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Talking Points - Aug. 10, 2004 - SecDef Interviews on the Draft
Following are highlights ofrecent radio interviews of Secretary Rumsfeld on the subject ofa draft.
~ The United States does not need a draft.

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• There are 1.4 million people in the active'force. .' . .
• . The military does not have a'problemmaintaining aforce thatis appropriate. .'
• Recruiting and retention is going well across the 'board. The Navy and the AM Force are'
having no issues whatsoever. For the Army for fiscal year 2004:
• ,Recruiting for Active Components is at 101 percent ofthe goal set for FY '04: The Reserve
is above its target recruitment rate - at 102 percent"ofitsgoat The Nation'al Guard is at 88
percent, somewhat below their target.
• Retention 'for Active components is over 100 percent of the target set Reserve retention is
about 99 percent. National Guard retention is above itstarget rate, atalmost 101 'percenl '
• Army National Guardsmen whose units have been mobilized are re-enlisting ata higher
rate than those who haven't been mobilized. !§1Qn1
• A conscious decision has been made to have a "total terceconcept' -some people on
active duty, and some in the Guard .and Reserves who are not needed full time, but may ,
be called on from time to time to go on active duty.arid assist the coUntry.. '. '. .,
• The men and women in the U.S. military are aN volunteers who have stepped forward to
serve their country and have put their lives atrisk to make the world better. '. .:
)0> , The United States cannot 'use 20th century,thinking to fight In the 21 1' century.
• Capability should not always be equated with numbers'- one smart bomb isbetter thari .10 .
dumb bombs.
• The country must think in 21 It century terms about lethality, speed ofdepl6yabilitY. and
usability of the military's capabilities, rather than just the numbers oftl)ings.
)0> The size of the Army has been Increasing fa'irly steadily since Operation Enduring
Freedom began. .
• The.Army has been running from 15.000 to 20,000 over its authorized end strength and "
can do so because ofthe emergency autOOrities that the president sigiled.
» The military.has the ability to have asmany people on active dutyas-it needs by
adjusting Incentives. .' . ' . .
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. Concerned About Prior-Service Retruiting {§!Qry}. For transcripts ofradio interviews, go to
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During a speech today before the Veterans of Foreign Wars inCincinnati, President Bush today · .
announced the largest restructuring of U,S. military forces overseas since the end ofthe Korean War. .
Following aretalking·points on the issue. '; '
). The restructuring will'realign U.S: forces ·fromapost-Cold War defense posture to a military
that is designed to address 21 1t century threats. ' " ' .,,' .
• Explained simply, global posture isthe worldwide deployment ofmilitary pe,rsOOnerequip~t '
'and installations, particularty in overseas areas. , , ,', " " ~', "
• The President's plan will bring home many Cold War-era force's while deploying 'mOre flexible ·
and rapidly deployable forces in strategic locations around the wortd. '
• These changes wit! result in: . " ,
• The reposrrioning of'some'elements ofexisfing forces; some military units'now based
overseas will return to fhe conthental United Slates; others will move todifferent overseas
locations; still others, with advanced capabilities, may move trom the United States to
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• The consoldaton a number ofoverseas facilities; and ", ,
'. ' The replacement ofCokl-War,"legacy forces" with cutting-edge', transformational
capabilities for,combined training and coalition operations.
» The Defense Department has been reviewing U.S. posture around the wOrld fo~ some time" . "
and,it will take time to puttheplan In place. .
• DoD's post-Cad War review. as outlined inthe September 2001 Quadrennial Defense Review,
has been underway since well before operations began ,in Iraq: ' , .
, . ' Iraqi operstons, however, have shown the need to ob~in and maintain strateQi¢ ftexibUity ,
and muUipie avenues ofaccess to potential trouble sPots. , ' .
• It will take several years to implement the President'stransfonnation plan. . .
• Over the next 10 years, the plan will bring home 60,000 t070)OOQ unlfonned persotmel,
and nearly 100.,000 families and civiUan employees and cese hUndreds of 0:5. beses
overseas.
> The United Stat~'s is notchanging its ~Qmmitments to friends ind allies around theworld• .
• The United States has been cOnsu~ ing with its ~lIies on this matter and also witIllhe U·.S.
Congress. .
• The new global posture plan will allow,the United States to take better advantage of ' " "
technology and innovativ~ war-fighting concepts, which Witllmprove our ability to meet our.
alliance commtments and global responsibilities. , "
• The new strengthened posture !Viii put the United States ina better position to be in both ' , '.
"supporting" and "supported" relationships with aUies.
'» 'The transformation plan benefits both the us, servicemen and women and the'Ame'rican , .. ~
people. .
• .Trcops will have more time on the home front and fewer moves over their career. Their
spouses wHl have fewer job changes and'their families will h.ave greater stability. .'
• The new plan will save taxpayers money by closing unneeded foreign bases and facUities
around the WQ1d.
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In an address yesterday morning at the Veterans of Foreign Wars 'convention in CinciilOati, President'
Bush announced plans to rearrange U,S. military force Posture.around the world (speech transcript).
Overthe next decade, about 60,000 to 70,000 uniformed personnel and about 100,000 famUy members'
and civilian employees wmbe redeployed from overseas bases tothe United States.
Deliberations: Timing and Sc'ope

• The-process for thinking aboLit the realignment of U.S. global defense posture has been under
way for some time; it has roots in the 2001 Quadrennial Defense Review (CDR). .:
• The changes will take place over the next decade. Divisions ·returnlng from Germany wiU not
move until fiscal year 2006 at the earliest , ' . ' .'
. • Deliberations have been ongoing not just in the Department of Defense. There have also been
.interagency deliberations and talks with U.S.allies. Part ofthe timing consideratioi1s include
ensuring U.S, allies have time toprepare and accommodate; . '
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process; they were mesource ofthe advice used by the Secretary that he took to the . .' '.
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, Process) are two sides of a coin. ~ is important tohave a goOd sense ofwhat the United . .
.States is going todo oyerseas before decisions are made about military facilities stateside ~ .
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• In the 21 at century, the strength ofU.S. warf~hting and commitJllent cannot be measured "
strictly in numerical terms; advances in technology and organization must be taken into
account. .
• The'focus inrealigning global posture has been on 'capabil~ies, not just numbers. ' .
• This is not a troop cut ora force structure reduction in the armed forces', It is a realignment
. globally ofU.S. forces and capabilities. . ..
• Among 'the changes in Europe wiU be two divisions ·returning from Germmy (the 1 ,Atrnored st
,Division and the 1st Infantry Division). However, a substantial U.S. mnitaIY ground presence
will remain inGermany, . ' . .
• A Stryker Brigade will be going to Germany. The Stryker Brigade is more relevant to·the kind of ' .
challenges in Europe and beyond than are the legacy forces there today.. " .
• Shifting forces to the east from Germany is not agoal. U.S. troops 'will likelyrot.ate in and outof .
eastern Europe toconduct joint exercises with aDied nations. .
. • The 511 Corps !n Germany will be restructured. It Is being made more deployable.
• Numbers oftroops affected by force structure changes in th~ Pacific .theater under the plan ·~
not be very dramatic. U.S. forces inSouth Korea already are s.lafed to'mave'sway from the .
demilitarized zone and out ofthe capital city of Seoul to locatiOns'further souttr. . .
• There are 230 major U.S. military bases inthe world, 202 ofwhich are inthe·UnKed States and .
its territories. There are 5,458 distinct and discrete militarY installations around the world-
some can be as small as 100'acres orless.

Secretary Rumsfeld today addressed th'e 7'tl A~nual Space and Missile Conference in Huntsvilie,
Ala. :rh~ tOPIC of hisspeech was missile.defense. Following are hignlights. , , '. ..,.', ,.:.
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• R~ughly two dozen countries j'jncludjng some of'the wortd's 'most dange~lis: tegimes;.'". '.' ". .,;' ",;,
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• The longer the delay in deploying even a limited defense aga.inst these ~lnds ,9f·,attaCks., . .
the greater the likelihood of an attempte(fstrik~. , , ,, "", .~ , , _' ,
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, . Missile defense lsnot potentially destabilizing. ' . ' ,'... .
• Missile defense continues to be a means ofbuilding closer relations with 'allie.s·suCh as : "
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: • ' president Bush has directed DoD ~o purs.ue,an·evolutionary apProa'c;h to ~veloping .and"
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"In Berlin yesterday, Chancellor Gerhard Schroder's co-ordinator for-U.S. Gennan relations was upbeat, .
arguing the U.S. changes were part ofthe 'modernization' of relations between Berlin and Washington.
Karsten Voigtsaid: 'We-can understand Washington's need to restructure its military - our military isdoing ,
thesame thing- and we donot perceive this as a political move directed against us',despite tensions oyer
Iraq.
"He said Washington was pUlling troops out because the cold war threat to Germany and Europe no longer -
existed.' 'Thisispositive: lers not make acrisis out ofsomething that isin reality a·success story .w' .
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Aug. 18,2004
·The troop withdrawal by the United States from Germany is,according to,the words ofFederal Chance80r ,
Gerhard Schroeder (SPD), not a reaction'byU.S. President George W. Bush to the German'lraq policy. .
The planned withdrawal of up to70,000 U.S. soldiers from Europe and Asia inthe next ten years comes 81
nosurprise" sakI' Schroeder tOday in Ber1in. The discussion on the troop presence of the United State$1s '
much older than (the discussion) over Iraq. ' Gennany ~II indeed continue to have-the largest proportion of
U.S. soldiers in Europe,' '
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Aug. f8,2004
"Seoul has dismissed fears of asecurity vacuum on the Korean peninsula after U.S. Preslden~ George W.
Bush on Monday confirmed his plan towithdraw 70,000U.S. troops from around Europe and Asia, including
12,500 stationed inSoutti Korea. Ban Ki-moon, minister offoreign affairsand trade. said Tuesday the troop ,
reduction plan is nothing new for South Korea and the government is working out measures to ensure the
nation's se~rity is not compromised. 'The South Korean government has been well aware of this plan, as
Washington notified us of it some time ago,' Ban told reporters before entering a Carinet meeting. He said
South Korean defense officials are intalks with the Un~ed States Forces Korea (USFK) to decide details for ' .
the withdrawaL.. ' "
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Aug,17,2004
•Japan welcomes the review ofthe U.S. military framework that will better suit the global Security
environment and further contribute to peace and stability: '
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"The U.S. has consulted closely with Australia over its pians for the global force posture review and we see
this initiative asa pqsitive development for both regional and global security. Jt wl1l improve the U.S. .
capability tocontribute to international efforts to defeat global threats such as terrorismand the proliferation
ofweapons of mass destruction, and enable the U.S. to engage more effectively in regional contingencies.-
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When asked if President BU~h's planned restructuring of U.S. force abroad means "a weaker cOnl~itfnent 'or,
not." Italy's Minister of Foreign Affairs Franco Frattinl said, "ABSoJutely hot. The ColdWar is'8' ~iQg ,of the:' ...
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deterioration of. the security situation in Europe. The f.RG [Federal RepublicofGerrflany] wi~ remain the ' ,'
larg~st deployment areaof the Un i~ed Stedes in Europe, the S,PD politician t9,ld Deutsehlandfunk ~ ":,, ' , ',
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Secretary Rumsfeld and Gen. Richard B. Myers, chairman of the Joint Chiefs ofStaff, visited
Afghanistan in mid-August, where they met with U.S. troops and Afghan and .N. officials.
Following are highlights of progress in Afghanistan.
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}> The surge in voter registration for the Oct. 9 presidential election demonstrates the "Afghari :
people's determination to make democracy ·work. .' . ., '.
• More than 9.4 million Afghans have registered to vote. More than 41 percentars \Wtnen. · .
• U.N. officials e~pect that 9.8 million voters could be registered by end ofthe registration, " .
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• . The U~ited Nations is l~ading the effort onthe presidential.electon and lrye pa~iament8tY : ·, ' , '. '" .' . . .
elections th~t will follow, ~cheduled for spring 2005. . "." .' . '" ." .
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' ) The threat toAfghanistan's presidential election comes from the remnants ofthe Taliban', Who ' ,
willtry todisrupt the process, u'sing terror as aweapon. , . , '., ' . :.
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• Forces'will shift their emphasisto election security as the election date drawS closer to . ." "
ensure Afghans can get tothe polls and the process is not disrupted. '. '. .
'. An extra U.S. brigade was put in the coun ry for the springtime offensives' and the
. elections. ' , ' '.
• Spain and Italy arebofh sending battalions tosupport the election process• .
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,> Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRTs) are h'elping curb the Tanbanrs influence in' .: .
Afghanistan. .
• PRTs are small groups ofcivilian and military personnel working in Afghanistan's '. "
provinces. '
• Sixteen PRIs'are spread throughout Afghanistan,' . ' , ... ,'
• The PRTs extend the central government's reach and provide,infrastruCture that wiD:help '
keep the cOuntry stable. , " , : '.:', "
• . PRTs are an example ofthe international community's coordination and 'willingness'to joln
the Coalition inthe Global War on Terror. Some ofthe leaders ofthe.PRTs include New
Zealand, the United Kingdom,.and Germany, under the -auspices of NATO. :
• Secretary Rumsfeld and Gen. Myers met with members of th~ 'Jalalabad provincial
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' ~ The narcotics trade isone ofthe biggest threats toAfghan stability.
• Afghanistan'slargest cash crop isthe poppy.
• The Afghan government isworking to confront the opium problem'and the Oth~f probfe!ns '
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The Independent Panel toReview DoD Detention Operations (the ·Schlesinger Panel") today
released its report regarding alle9?lions and investigations ofabuse atDoD detention facilities.
.Following are talking points. .
Panel Membership , .
• Ihepanel was appointed by Defense Secretary Do.nald H. Rumsfeld. (Secretary's merne).
, • Panel members Were charged by the Secretary to provide independent profession(;ll advice,of-!
detainee abuses, what caused them and what actions should be taken to preclude their, ,
, ·repetition. :. , .
• , . The chairman ofthe' panel was former Secretary ofDefense James Schiesinger. P.~nef, .
.members were former Secretary.Qf Defense Harold Bro~ , former Rep.HIle K: Fowlerand
,Gen. Charfes A: Homer (USAF-Re.t.). .. , .
The,Panel's Work :
• The panel conducted more than 20 interViews ofrelevant persons ranging from secretary ,
Rumsfeld, Deputy Secretary Paul Wolfo~ itz, senior DoD offK:i~ls, the military ch~
command and their staffs; plus other offIcials direcUy orindirectly inv91ved with .incidents Qf Ab\J
G~raib prison and o~er detention operations. '
,Secretary Rumsfeld Statement on the Independent Panel Report (Secretary's statement}

'. .The panel's information and reconmendatlons are important.and wiIJ ,a~sist the Depanments.
ongoing efforts ~o improve detentiol} operations.
• As the Secretary emphasized during his Congressional testimony ,in May/1he Department,has
an obligation to evaluate what happened and to make appropriate change,S. The panel's
contJibutions will help with this effort. ' '. .
• The Secretary,reiterated the Department would see that tI1e incidents were fully investigated;, '
, make' findings', mal5e the appropriate correctonsand m~ke them publie. ' ' ,
• . As the reports are completed the will be made available'tothe Congre~ and to the pres's, as .,.,
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Following are talking points on the Schlesinger Panel Report,
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» The report by the S~hleslnger Panel Is the nrstIndependent report Into detainee abuse at
Abu Ghralb ~ . . .
:.• ' .ThePanel found there was no,policY. ofabuse at Abu Ghralb. " " , .
-, • The Panel acknowledged the access and cooperation nreceived throughout the investigation ~ . : ': ' .'
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» In thi~ new age and theGlobal War on Terror, thegovernment was 9rganized fora different ". .
era. . " ,
• .This has been a common conclusion ofthe 9111 'CommisSion, the Intelligence Report on
WMD;'and other assessments. . . . .
• The Department Of Defense.is reviewing Army force structure across the spectrum of
disciplines to better reftect the 21 1t century: ' . " . ., .
• In this context, the S.chlesinger Panel recommendaton concerning the missions and force
,structure of military poUce and military intelligence isbelter understood.
» The Panel report states, "serious leadership problems In the BOOth Military Police Brigade
and the 205111 Military Intelligence Brigade, to include the 320th Military Police Battalion ,
Com~ander ·and the Director ofthe Joi.nt Debriefing and Interrogation Cen,ter, allowed the
abuses at ~~u Ghraib." .. .
• .The Panel concluded that there were serious lapses of Ieadersh~ in both .units from junior .
, NCOs to battalion and brigade levelS". . . . ,
. ' The Panel found no evidence that organizatbns above the 8()()th·MP Brigade or 205~ MI·
. Brigade level bear direct responsibilitY for ft1e incidents at Abu Ghraib.
» The Panel made several reeomme'ndations to Impr~ve oversight of detainee operatfons. ' " '.'
• The Panel recommended the creatiOn ofan Office of Detainee Affairs.
' . The Secretary of Defense established the Office ofDetainee Affairs o~ July 1.6, 2004: •• : O J ".
• DoD has also es~~b lished new procedures for the review of International Committee of the ,Red
Cross reports. ' " . ... , .
• . 'Th~ rem.aining recommendations wiu be reviewed together with reCommendalio~s from other , " .
investigations DOp has undertaken to assess what further improve~n~s can be made.
» The Panel reiterated the Importance of interrogation as a means'of. gainIng rellabl.

information In the glo~al war on terror. '
• The Panel expressed concern for the ·chilllng effeer investlgati9ns may have on.gainfng
addKional inteligence. We must keep intact auf ability toconduct effective
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» The Panel found that abuses depl~ed Inthewidely circulated photographs are notth.
resultof authorized Interrogation procedures. . ..
,. The Panel'reportedthaJ prisoners depicted were not part ofintenigence·gathering efforts.
• As the Panel reported; ihey were the freelance activities on the part of the night shift at Abu "
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Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and Gen. Richard 8. Myers, chairman of the Joint Chiefs 'of Staff,
briefed the Pentagon press corps today on progress in the Global War on Terror. Following are
highlights from the secretary'sopening remarks. '
» Those who choose violence and terror think nothing of taking innocent IIv8l"
• J he civilized world watched in horror last week as Russian children were taken hostage,on
their first day of school and hundreds of Russians were killed and wounded. '
• Because extremists seek to terrorize innocent men, women and children who~ver ~y •
and wherever they live, the Coalition must stay on offense. "
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», Taking the offense in the ,Globat War on Terror will have itS own costs. '
• American forces will soon suffer the, 1,000h casualty atthe hands ofterrorists ~ .
extremists in Iraq. ' .. . . ::
• When combined with U.S. losses in other theaters in the Global War on Terror, the country
,has'already lost more than 1,000 men and women in uniform. The American people honor
their courage and sacrifice, and mourn with their families. "
• .'The civilized wortd has already passed the 1,000th casualty mark - hundreds were klHed 'in
Russialast week, and this week the United States marks the 3-year anniversarY 9f the ,
September 11th attacks, when more than 3,000 people from dozens of countries died. ,
» September 11 th was not,the beginning oUerrorism, and thewarin Iraq did not cre" '
terrorism.
•, International terroristsdeclared war on the world's nations. _
• Over decades, these terrorists have killed thousands ofAmericans and citizens ofother
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» Since the September 11 th attacks, the world has made prpgresl in the Global W~.r on, '
Terror. . '.
• The Taliban regime is gone and Osama bin Laden is on the run.
• Pakistan, which once supported theTaliban, isnow a strong ally against terrorists.
• . Saddam Hussein is injail, soon to be on trial. '
• Uday and Qusay Husseinare dead.
• The people ofIraq are forming a representative government that will not threaten.'their "
people" their region orthe woM. ,,' ,
• A Q: Khan's andestine network that had provided nu~ar technologies to Libya, North '
Korea and possiblyother nations, has been shut down. " '
• Libya's MoammarGadhafi has given up his nuclear weapons program ~
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Secretary Rumsfeld today addressed the National Press -Club on progress in the Global War on
Terror three years after the attacks ofSep.t. 11,2001. Following are highlights ofhis opening ,
remarks.
:»- , Som~ :~ :r8 temp.te~ to tblnk if the United Statespuileej ~ack'fro~ the 'global war on
", ', extremists and let events run their course, that somehow tJl8'c~mbat and ug~ine .. ,
,"would go away andthe nat,iqn could return to a more comforting pre-9I1i, wofld. BUt ,,,
. . . ',: co'n~ider theworld ()f Sept. 10;"2001: " , ",," " , ' ,
• Two'Americans and six others were on lrial bythe Taliban for the 'crime' ofpreaching- their ,
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, ., ' The' leader tt)e opposltonNorthem Alliance, Ahmed $hah Massoud, 'lay dead. HIS ' , " ,
morder was ordered- by Taliban co-conspueior 9s'ama bin Ladeh. ,
• !raqis bragged ~bpu.t ~aviri9 shot dQwn a U.S. reconnaissance drone'in I~te Augusl ,
• AO. Khan and,his, secret network were aiding ttw nuclear programs ofUbya. North Korea, ' ' . , "
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, preparing to bo~rd American'Airlines Flight 77 the next day. In New Jersey, Todd Be~er" ' ,,"
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.' America's lack of understandlnq of a worldwide extremist movement determinea:·to
. ter~oriz~, def~at .and destroy civilized people ,verywhere ~ !nthe world three years aft.r
the attacks: ' ,
• . The Taliban' regime is gone. Those not captured are on the run. ·More:than 10million ' ..
. . : . . Afghans have're9iste~d to vote. " . . ' -.
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• Saddam Hussein's regime is finished; he i; in jail;.his sonsare dead. .' . :

.' • ' Libya has renounced its illi~it weapons programs and is,seeking t9re-enter the communitY ' ' .
. . :. ofclviliied nations. ' . .: . .: . . ..'
.' A,O: Khan's arms networkhas been shut down'. The Pakistanj government isa staunch
. ally against extremism and,terrorism. . " . . . ' .. . - ."
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> While som~ ~nd fals~ comfort In Septembet 1011\'thinking" our enerriles 'have-beEm,IIyJnq . , .....
in a September 11th w~rld. for a very longtime. . . . . . . .., .',. .' . ' .'
~ '..AI Qaedafirs~ attacked the Worlcnrade Centeiin 1993., .. , .' . ' -,
• Attacks targeted the Air Forcebarracks ill Saudi Arabia in 1996) U.S. embassies'in'East •. ,
.. Africa in 1998, and U.S. SaHorsoFl the USS Cole in 2000•. , ." . .. .
•. Attacks continue today, with extremists kilrlng hundreds in Spain. Turkey, Kenya; .
. . Indonesia and Russia. ' " . ':'. . . ' :' ..
~ If the 'enemies.of civij society gain the chemical,.biological ornucle"ar ~eapons they seek, it '. • , ! ..'
is notnconcebable th~t an a~cl< could cause the deaths ofno1.3,000 people, ·~t~,OOO
or300,000. . " .' ... ' . ' . '. .' ., .... " " .. .
.' . .>'. For '~he past3 'kyears;,the Deferi~e Departmeot has been reformin'g and' improvlng .the . '.
. , way U.S. forces are QrganizedJ equipped and positioned-In orderte.meet 21 st century .
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.' . 000 is reshaping and'modernlzing its global force posture, away from Cold War
, ' obsolescence.
'. ' DoDisrestructuring and transforming 'the'military. The Army is rebalancing speciaJties
between the active and reservecomponen s, and increasing the number of self-sufficient
brigades avanable for rapid deployment overseas.
• 000 is developing, testing and beginning to deploy iimited defenses againsfbal1is6c ' , ,
missiles to deter rogue states from attempting to think they can blaCkmail America or: its .
allies; .
• The United States is updating eXisting "allia nce~ and bUilding riew relationships. Co~ntries
" like Uzbekistan; Azerbaijan, Yemen, Pakistan- and IndIa are now partners in ~e fight
against extremism.
" ). ' Tactics'~f terrorists,and' extremists vary,

but theirobjectives are consistent ., to ' ,
Intimidate and .demoralize the United States and its allies with threats and attacks. ,
• 'They are conducting reignsof terror against mayors and city council members, Afghan
womenwho register to vote, volunteers forthe ,Iraqi security forces - all those whQ
represent hope and freedom. ,' , , * ; •
• They know therise ofa free,'self-governing Afghanistan and Iraq will give momentum to
reformers across the region. '
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). Freedcm h~s always required sacrifice and regrettably cost lives. , . '
• The civilized world passed the 1,OOOlh casualty mark atthe hands ofextremists long ago-
" . more' than 3,000 killed on Sept. 11 - in a series ofattacks including the bombings at
,embassies and military barracks overseas. ' "
• ,If was the murder of so many on one morning on 'U.S. son that brought home what '
America is up against in this ongoing stru!JJ'e, ' ' ,
• As long as the United States and the CoalRion continue the mission, work to change ,the
terrorists' way of life before the{change ours, and avoid returning to the false comf.ort of :.
. September 1pththinking,'victory will come,'as it has in past conflicts. , ' . .', .
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Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitzaddressed the RAND Conference on Terrorism in
Washington last week. The topic was NA Strategic Approach to the Challenge ofTerrorism.'
Following are highlights of his remarks (full text). .
> Four basic principles must guide the United States in'its .strategyto combat terrorist .·
fanaticism: . . .
(1) Recognize .the struggle will be long. The United States will win, but the victory Will probably
not be marked by an event as dramatic as the signing aboard the USS Missouri orthe
collapse of the Berlin Wan. ' .
(2) The United States must use all the instruments ofnational power, including mmtary force.
but not solely or even primarily military force. Different elements ofnational .poWer.· . . . . .
including the 'softer' ones, reinforce each other. ' '...
(3) The struggle will be waged inmultiple "theaters,' inclUding the United States. Americans'
cannot ignore any of the theaters. Efforts must be sequenced so energies are focused in
the right places atthe'right times. . .
(4) The struggle 'is both physica1.and id~ologi~1. There must be a vision oflife, hope and
'freedomto 'Counter the terrorists' vision oftyranny, death and despair.
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~ One lesson of September 11 th Is thatth$ United States can no longer continue to IlYe
with terrorism as an.evilbut 'nescapable fact of Internationillift. . ,
• While every individual terrorist threat cannot be eliminated, the United States'can hope. to .
. eliminate global terrorist networks and Emd state sponsorship ofterrorism.' .
'.' Americans must be patient: A problem that grew up in 20 or 30 years is not going:fNlsy,in
, two orthree.
• The same values that held the Allies together for four decades ofoften contentioUs. ,"
debates have brought more than 80 countries Into the larger Coalition in the qlobal War on
Terror. , ' ..
• ·A longing for freedom penetrated'the Iron Curtain and brought about the peaceful end
to the Cold War. Today, the same universal desire forliberty is the strongest weapon
tofight fanaticism. . . .
> Combating,terrorism Involves many and varied fronts. '.

• Efforts must'be sequenced in a way that makes sense - what happens inone theater
impacts o.thers. Success in one theater can provide ,a platfonn for,success in others,
• Success in Afghanistan has deprived al Qaeda ofa sanctuary there, supported .
President Musharrafs position as a friend o,f the United States, and driven al Qaeda ,
terrorists ilto Pakistan, where it has been possible tocapture them.
•. The capture ofterrorist operatives In Pakistan has led to arrests of key associates in
places as distant as'London and Chicago, and provded new information 'about , "
terrorists' plans. .. . . .: . .
• The Saudishave killed 'or captured more than 600 al Qaeda associates. Their counter- ,
terrorist efforts have benefited from the ability ofthe United States to remove \he threat
'of Saddam as well as the burden of supporti~g a large military presence on Saudi
territory, which was made possible by the liberation of lraq. .
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~ Afgha~lstan and Iraq are the two central fronts.in the Global War on Terro'~ for U.S.
military forces. ' . ......
• Fifty million people in Afghanistan and.Iraqhavebeen freed from brutal tyranny:
. • .Afghanistan and Iraq are on their -way to.becomnq America's newest'alli¢s lr1. the·flQhl for
freedom. ' '. ' ".
• . Both countries are moving toward selfiJovemnH!nt. , '. ' ..
' . The success of democracy in both countries ~ill represent a major defeat for'teITQQsts,' .
including associates ofal Qaeda. .
~ Victory in the Global War on Terror recjulre~ sowing seeds of hope and expanding the ' , v,
appeal pI freedom,. particularly Inthe Middle East. ' ' .,

• Winning inAfghanistan and Iraq isImperative, but these victories .are only part of ~e.larger
Global War on Terror. . . , , ' . , . ::'; . :. . .', .
• As democracy grows·in the Middle East. itwill become easler for paacernakersto.succeed .:.:
throughout the region. . . .'
• As President Bush said in a speech in Novembermar1<ing the 20 anniversary.,ofthe' ,
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National Endowment for Democracy, the United States must work with its partners in the "
greater Middle East and around the world to promote tolerance', the rule of law, pOlitical. '
and economicopenness and.the extension ot grealer opportunities so thatall people can
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Today marks the beginning of HispanicAmerican Heritage Month. Thousands of Hispanic
Americans serve inthe U.S. Armed Forces, including Lt. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez, Commanding .
General, 5th Corps. Lt. Gen. Sanchez spoke today ata Salute toHispanlc WW 1/ Veterans hosted
. by the Hispanic War Veterans ofAmerica. Following are highlights ofhis prepared remarks and
highlights ofother Hispanic Americans who have served. :
• The Services continue to be a place where all Americans can .find unlimited opportunities for
professional development and success. .' .
• American service members embrace a common value system that transcends race, color and.
ethnicity to serve for the common good. ,
.• There isno better ambassador than America's Army with its diversity. This diverSity makes ·the
U.S. Army the best in the world, and it is embracing democracy thatis so difficultlor other
nations: . . . ,
• Common threads that bind HispanicAmericans and all Americans in the military include loyalty
to the consUtution and to fellow soldiers, honor, and a'sense ofduty that results in. the
accomplishment of any mission despite even seeminglyinsurmountable odds. , ' .
• In the end, the strength ofAmerican society lies in its ability toembrace,the American ideals of
democracy and equal opportunitY for aiL .
Lt. Gen. Sanchez also recognized the accomplishments ofseveral Hispanic Americans, including:
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• David Barkeley, a private in the U.S. Army and the Army's first Hispanic Medal of Honw
recipient. On Nov. 9, 1918, he swam the icy Meuse River in France, crawled 400 yards behind·
enemy lines. and drew maps ofthe enemy artillery unit locations ~ He drowned while swimming .
back to his unit; hispartner completed the mission. During ·Hispanic heritage celebrations iii .
1989, Barkley was finally 'awarded the Medal ofHonor. , '
• lu is R. Esteves was the first Puerto Rican graduate of West Point and was the founder of the
Puerto Rican National Guard. He was the first member of the West Point Class of 1915 to
become a general officer, ahead ofhis classmates Eisenhower, Bradley, Van Fleet and
McNamey. .
Earlier this month. the Department ofDefense hosted an award luncheon in conjunction with the
First National Latina SympOsium.
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• Keynote speaker Air Force Brig. Gen. Maria Owens, director for manpower and personnel on
the Joint Staff, told the audience how the Air Force has taught her to be a leader as well .as a .
manager. A Mexican American, Brig. Gen. Owens said she inheiited a legacy of service from '
her parents. Her father enlisted in the Navy at age 15, then went on to serve as both an
'enlisted member and officer in the Army and later the Air Force. Her mother, a nurse, served in
. the Army and Air Force. . '
• At the Sept. 8 luncheon, John M. Molino, acting deputy undersecretsryof oefense for ~u~1 .
opportunity, said DoD has made considerabe progress in Hispanic representation .in the .' .
military, but needsto do more. Since DoD began todrawn down the force in the late 19805, '
Hispanic representation in the active duty military has more than doubled, . '

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Iraqis continue toline up to volunteer to protect their country as part ofthe milttary and Police, even
as snacks are launched on the forces.by militants trying to disrupt Iraq's progress. The Coalition is
making tremendous progress training Iraqi Security Forces. Following.are highlights, Formore .
. informaUon, please refer to the attached slides from the JolntChiefs.
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• More than 400,000 secu.ritY.f~~ces are:conducting stability ope~llona i~~:· :.::': in . ". ..... .. <:>
• The largest single,conmbutor to Iraq's security is the Iraqi pe0p!e'- more th.ari ~38~OOO · · .. , ...
Iraqis serveas part of their country's security force. ' '" . : .:.::: :," '.,
.• . Th~ougholit Iraq, Muiti-Nationa~ Forces are working to tra n~fe r responsibillty,tO,the,Iraq!, :' . . ' . ....
police, border pclce and Iraqi National ~uard . . . .' ". '. '
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established several entitles to provide. security in Iraq. More.than 96,000 Iraqis' (In' .:. ... . . .' .
aqdition to 74,000 Facilities.Protection Se.rvlce members) have been trahledJn.their:.. ·, :' " .
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• .,Iraqi National Guard - more than 38,000 . . . .
• Department ofBorder t:nforcement ':'more than 14,000 .
• ,Ir.aqi Army - more·than 4,700 . , . .' . '. .' . .' .
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• Iraqi Police Service -fnoreihan 3,000 in iraining .. " ... . .
• Iraqi Army:- more than 7,900 in training . '
.' . :Iraqi Interve~tion Force - almost 5,500 in training , .-; :... .
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• The Iraqi Police Seryi ~e and the 'D epart~enf of Border Enforcement haY~ more:than , . . . .,
'53,000 tra ined officers'> . ' .'. '. .
• As Iraq cont nues to grow its military forces, these other security elements are.in place to
provide the immediate security needed in the Country now Cl;S'it transitbns to democracy. .
•.: 'More than '100,000 are on ~utY in different ~paclties . The current goal is to, n~ve'1'72,OOQ
police'~rces on .duty. ' " '. . .. . '... :, " .... , .': ,.. .
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~ 'A1l 27 battarions of the 'Iraqi Anny and the lraql intervention Force will be ope ratiOnal 'by.
. January, A~r other training should be,essentially finished by.June 2005..' . . . . .~
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Following are talking points on Progress in the Global War on Terror.
Resolve to Win the Global War on Terror
• The United States iscommitted 'to winning the Global War on Tenor. More than 80 nations .are Wooong
together as an integrated team toensure the wond is asater, more secure place. The Coalitiords ' .
removing the threat ofterrorism by the roots and building the foundation for enhanced national and '.' ,:
international security. .
• The battle between moderation and extremism requires that all nations engage. This is not justa . .
military fight. We must encourage the types of refonn that lead to moderation - economic, political,
. diplomatic, judicial, social and militarY. ' . . . .
• We are Winning. We have not lost an engagement atthe platoon level (approxima~~1y 30 peo~J Qr.
above inthree years of war. This enemy knows be .cannot defeat us, but he isfocused on-winning #le
battle ofperception, attacking civilians to spread fear among local populations in Afghanistan and Iraq.
His goal is towin the perception battle and force'us tolose our wilt We must remain comtnitted. .
• Coalition forces continue to'put pressure on extremist groups operating throughout the worXt. We have .
been successfut in areas like Iraq, Afghanistan and the Hom ofAfrica in many ways, but there remains
much more to do to counter the forces ofextremism. '. .
Signs of Change in Afghanistan
• Coalition and Afghan forces are setting·the conditions for a stable and safe enVironment for'sucCMs(uJ
presidential elections in October, followed byparliamentary elections in thespring.
• The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan reports that OYer 10 million votar:s are'registered
as ofAug. 29 for the Oct 9 presidential election. More than 41perce.nt of registered voters are.women.
• Operation Lightning Resolve began .July 14, 2004. More than 18,000 Coalition forces, together'with tne :
Afghan National Army and Afghan National Pollee, are increasing their security opera~ in towns and
villages.
Status in Iraq
• The Coalition remains fully committed to assisting the Iraqis in restoring security'and rebUi.1ding their
nation: . .' .
• The Iraqi National Conference met and selected the InterimNational CouncD. The'lnterim iraqi
Government isnow planning for elections inJanuary.
• The enemy isunscrupulous and has no vision of the future; it represents a return to a bankrupt past
• The overwhelming majority of Iraqis want to rebuild their country and defend it from 'fringe groupe who
want to tear it apart. .
• The largest single contributor to Iraq's security is Ute Iraqi people, who continue .to step forWard to join:
the various Iraqi Security Forces. . . . .
• Fallujah: Current operations inand around Fallujah are designed to eliminate anti-Coalitiol).forces that .
have conducted tenorist-like acts in an attempt to intimidatethe populaton,and disrupt the progress
towards peace, stability and self-govemance forthe Iraqi people.
• NaJaf: Najaf and Kufa are inthe handsof the legitimate Iraqi govemment. secut1ty Is being maintained
by Iraqi security and police forces. Coalition forces remain Inthe Najaf area atthe request ofthe ~ .
Minister. ' . . '. ... ..
. . ..
• Improvised Explosive Devices:·The Coalition' detects more IEDs than are detonated, 'a ~ commanders
continue to improve tactics, techniques and procedures to mitigate this risk. , .

Secretary Rumsfeld testi fedtoday before the Senate Armed Services Committee about the U.S. military's
global posture, Global posture, explained simply, is the worldwide deploymentofmilitary personnel,
equipment and lnstaliations, particularly In overseas areas. Following are highlights of his prepared
testimony (full text). ' ,
., > Reatranging our-nation's global posture Is essential to winning'theGlobal War on 'Terror,

• The military must transform into a more agile and more efficient force. ready and,a~e to Combat .
, today's,asymmetric challenges.
, ,
~ The U.S. military Is already working to transform itself.

• F~r instance, the size of the Army has beeniocreased. Irs ~rganizing into more agile. lethal and
, ' ' deployable ~rigades . ' , , ' ' " " " . '
. ~ Active and Reserve components are being retrained and'restructured t6 improve 'the tolal foree's"
" '
responsiveness to crises. These ~hanges mean when individualguardsmen and teservists are .
mobilized, it willbe less often. for shorter periods. and l1e,more predictable. : ,'
,• Jointness between the services is being hcreaeed, commencaton and intelligence activities are
,, being'improved, and newcommands, such as Northern Command, have been established.
. ,
, );> ' Civilian personnel system,s ,are being Improved. , ,

. ' ,Tens ofthousands ofuniformed peop!eare doing essentially nOTHTlilitary jobs.
"• The new Na'tional Security Personnel System will help. It will expedite the hiring process for
civilians and streamline the complex regUlations that frustrate efficiency. , '
to
• ' Converting jobs being done by military personnel civilians orcontractors will free up the mitKary ,
, personnel for'military jobs. '
,).' In thIs new era; e~emies are scattered Insmall cells' across ,th'e globe. U.S. forces. tlowev~r.
to
arranged essentially flght large armies. nsvlts and airforces. DoD 18 has develop,ed new
ire
concepts to govern theway themilitary is aligned Inthefutu.... ' '
. ' Troops should be located where they are wanted, welcomed and needed.
• Iroops.should be located in environments that arehospitable to their movements. "
• Locations must allow our froops to be usable and f1exlble.
.• , 000 must take advantage ofadvanced capab ilitie~ that,allow the military lcido'more with.less. The ,, :
,old reliance on' presence,and mass ~flects in~ustrial .a~e th!nklng from last century: - , ",
~ By thinking in n~w ways; 000 has developed plana for ~ more flexibleand -effective force .. . '
posture for the 21-century. For Instance:

• Main operating,bases il'l places liI:ceGennany, the United Kingd~ , Japan and Korea will be
,consolidated but retained.
• Inthe broader MiddleEast we will maintain ,"warm" facilities for r9t8tioh,al,forces and contl~ ,
purposes. 000 will bllild on ccoperaton and access from host nations during Operations Enduring,
Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. "
» :The proposed new arrangements will significantly improvethe lives of U.S. military famil"'.
• In the coming years, up to 70,000 troops and some 100,000family members,and civiiaf1
employees 'willtransfer home. " . ,,,
• Future deployments shouldbesomewhat shorter. Famjlies Willhave fewer permanent changes of '
station, which will mea~ less disruption in theirlives. , '" '
Links: U.S. NortherirCommand. NSPSweb oage

Secretary Rumsfeld testified today before the Senate Anned Services Committee about the U.S.
military's global posture. Global posture,,explained simply, is the worldwide deployment ofmilitaty
personnel, equipment and installations, particularly in overseas areas. Following are highlights of
his prepared testimony (fuil text). ' '
~ Rearranging our nation's global posture is essential to winnl,:,g the Global War on
. . Terror•
.. Reananging global ,posture' is part of a broader set of undertakings - we also must change
mindsets and perspectives. '
'. 'The military must transform into a more agile and more efficient force; ~ady' and able to .
Combat today's aS~rlunetric ' challeng~s. '
, ~ ' The U;S. 'military is ali'eidy working to transform its.lf.

• ",The'size of the AITrIY has been increased'. It is being reorganized into more agile, lethal
, , and deployable brigades'.
.• The Active and Reserve components are being retrained and restructured to'improve the
total force's responsiveness to crises. These changes mean ~n individual guardsmen :
and reservists are mobhlzed, ~ will be less otten, for. shorter periods, and be more
"predictable. ' ,
• Jointness between the servces i$being increased.,
, . C~mmunications and.in te Uigence ac~ are being impt:oVed. ,
• New commands ,have been established and others imProved - such ·as the Northern
Comlll8l1d and the StrategiC Com~nd. '
~ Civilian 'personnel syst~mis Ire being improved.
• Tens 'of thousands ofunifonned people today are doing essentialty non:..mititafY jobs - yet
reservists are being .called up to fight in the Global War on Terror.
, Convecting jobs being done by military personnel to civiNans or.confractors will free up the
, rniUtaty personnel tor military jobs. ' " .
• The new National SecuritY'Pe~onnei SyStem will·expedite Ihe.. hiring process forcMli8n ,:,, ' : ...
emPSOrees anq reward those Who are outs,tanding. 'It wiD also s~amline 'the compleX .
regulations that frustrate efficiency. ' . ' ,
. '
, ~ Inthis new era, enemIes are scattered In small cells across the globe. U.S~ 'forca,
,however, are arranged essentially to fight large annles, navies.and air'fotces_ DoD"
has developed new concepts to govern the way the.mllitary Is aligned in tbe futunt~
• Troops should be located where they are wanted, Welcomed and needed. ' '
. ' ,Troops should be Iocated 'ln environments that are hospitabfe to their movements.
• ' Now some host countries ortheir neighbors impose restrictions. " '
.• , locaflOfis must a'llOw our trQops to be usable and fleXible: " ' ' . . "
• Inthe futurei we can't expect to have StX months ofpfanninglike the 1991 Gulf War.,'
• '000 must take advantage ofadvanced ~bilities that allow the miJitary to do more with '
less. ' ' , "
on
• The old reliance presence and mass reflects indust~ thinking from last '. :
century. ' '
~ By thinking In new ways, 000 has develoPed plan~ for a more f]~xlble a~d .e.ffecttv. ·· .
. for~e posture for t~e .211t century. . ' .
• Main operaling bases 'in places li~e Germany, the United·Kingdom, Japan .~ \<or¢a will .:
· be COnsolidated but retained. instead, 000 \ViII: . . '. . ". ': '.'
• . Use forward-oj)erating sites and locatons with rotational presence and pre'PositiOned
equipment; and . .
• Work togain.access to a broader range offacilities wlth little orno penrianent U.S.
presence but with periodic service Of contractor support. .'
• In Asia - build on current ground, air and naval access to overcome vast dist~s and
bring additio ~al air and naval capabilities forward into the region, plus consolidate facitities
.and headquarters in Japan and Korea. .
• In Europe - seek.lighter and more deployable ground capabilities'and strengthened '...
special'operatons forces, both positioned to deploy more rapidlx toother reg.ions if., .
necessary. '. ' .. '.
.In the broader Middle East - maintain "warm'; facilities 'for.rotational forces and ' .
contingency purposes. DoD will build on cooperation and access from host nations during
Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. .
• In Africa and the Western Hemisphere - DoD envisions an array ofsmaller coopeJative . .
security locations for contingency access.
~ The proposed new arrangements will significantly Impf1)ve tne Ilvn of U.S~ mURIty ' .
.families. . . .'
• in the comIng years, up to70,000 troops and some 100,OOO'famlly members and·'" _
employees will transfer home.
• Future deployments should be somewhat shorter. Families ~n have'fewer p9fJ1l8O.eFrt
changes ofstation, which.win mean less dsruption in their Uves.
~ Global posture and BRAC.200S (Base Realignment and Closure) are tJghtly linked - they '
dePend on each other. . '.
~ 80th global po~tlire and BRAe are key components of the President'stransfQnnation .
. agenda. . . . . . '. '. . .... : ." '".
• "Global posture progress has aUowed DoD toprovi!ie specific input on overseas chariges : '..
for BRAC. This input will allow domestic implications of the glObal posture review - with .'
forces and personnel either returning to or moving forward from U.S. errilOf'y :::' to'be -
accounted fOr in the BRAC decision-making progress. .
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Following are-quotations from Secretary Rumsfeld atmedia availability today atthe Pentagon, where
the secretary hosted Prime Minister Ayad Allawi of Iraq. (transcript)
Progress In lrag' ,
"Iraq is a'free nation, with a new govem'ment determined to defeat e,xtremists and to hold elections.· , ..
"Tens ofthousands of-Iraqisare courageously volunteering to serve ill the Iraqi security forceS.;.. and in
the interim government" ' ,
.'
Goals in,Iraq ' ' . " ,
; . .". : ,.... an jraq that was a single country, not broken into pieces; that was atpeace with Its n~hbors and
a
, ' ' didn't have weapons cif mass destructiOn; and ·that fashioned government.that was respectful of the
. various women, religious groups, all the diversity that existed inthat country. We,did not'fashlon ~
template and (say) it had tolook like this. We-sald it's 'going to be an'lraqisolution: ' '
.'.
Iraqi ElectiOns ,
"We and the government or'lraq intend tosee that the elections are held, intend to see that they are .....
held on time, and ·to do...everything possible to see that that happens anti tosee that every Iraqi has
the right to vote: ' .
"We recognize that there isan increased level ofviolence as we move toward these elections. W.
recognize 'a free and peaceful Iraq isa powerful blow tothe extremists in the wor1d who are determined
to havethe world their way. The road ahead wiD take courage .~
Stress on theForce and Numbers of U.S.-Troops in lrag .

·We have...underway something like 35 or45 iriniatives toreduce stress on the,force. We haVe used .
the emergency authoritiEls toincrease the size ofthe force:- . . " .
, . ·We'Ve said Ra hundred tim~; if General AbiZaid decides he needs mOre f~rces , obvioUSly ther8 wiU ' "
be'more·U.S. forces. We know we're seeking more Coajition forces, and some ad~itional Coalition _ , .
torces have al,ready agreed to participate, fOr example, with res~ toPf9tecting the y.N. during the ." .. ' : . , " . "
election pe~" . :, . ': .' , ' , ' ." . ....
. .. .
The Draft '(Secretary RU~5feld before the Senate Anned Services Committee; Sept. 23. 2004)
•...itis absoMely false that anyone in this Administration is considering reinstating the draft. That is
nonsense. We've got 295 million peOple in the United States of America. We·need 1,4 milHon people to '
'serve inthe Active'force. We are having no trouble attracting and retaining tJ:te people we need.1f we'
were managing this force better - and it takes yeal'S torearrange it property ~ it has been ' ,
ma19rganiied, malarranged as between the Active and the Reserve comporieots, and we've got t>o
dam many people in uniform doing civiliSn jobs. And if we have toincrease the numbers above 1.4',
million, we can do it under the emergency authorities. We are not having trouble maintaining a force of
volunteers. Every single person'sa volunteer. We do not need touse compulsion-lo get people to come
in the armed servicesI We've got an ample number of talented, skillful, courageous, dedicated young
men and women willing toserve. And ~'s falSe."
..

Gen. John Abizaid, commander ofU.S. Central Command, appeared Sunday, Sept. 26 on NBC~s
Meet the Press. Following are highlights of his interview,
'. }> Iraqis'moving Inthe direction that will allow It to emerge IS one of the first democratic
and representative states in the Middle East. ' ., .
. .' .t he Coalition's military actfvit~s:. in Iraq have moved the Country 'ahead in a positive ' .
manner.
" • The fightin Iraq is tough, and will continue through the Iraqi elections, but we mustn't
lose heart. ·' . .
. }> . Co~ma.nders In ·thefield are confident abciut the military.mission and theabUlty to have
an ,e!~ctlori period that is fair and relatiVelY stable: . . .' , ".
• ' Commanders are under-no illusion aboutall iraq being stable, norare they under the
illusion'that th~ entire country ISdangerous. . '
.' The environment scomplex- there:are stable areas in.the north andsouth, but there
are areas around Fallujah and the Sunni heartland that,ar:e dangerous to government
offICialsand U.S': forces. .
...• . '. The CoalitiQn"has moved'.very fast.in building .securityinstitutions in Iraq -that WiU.. ·
provide a stable atmosphere forthe.elections. .'
• Just fourmonths ago, people were 'saying the Iraqi interim ,government would never .'
emerge, but it did. It is possible tomove the process forward·from occupation to
partners !l~ to full independence in Ircq. ' .. .
. ,
an
~ The National Intelligence Estimate prepared: in Julyis overly pessimistic estlmat~ of.
:the situation in Iraq. . . .. .'
.'
• Many'people - U.S. and Coalition.troops. Iraqis defending th'eir country and'serving ifl1he "
government - are working fora better future and flQ~ting tile extre m~s. .
• Iraq w"' emerge as an indep~ndent nation that sets the standard for good govenimenHn .
the region. It will take continued focus andperseverance, plus heJp'from courageous U.S;
. troops and people i~ Iraq and the Middle east ":,
}> In
The problem of ideologlcally,motivated terrorism the Middle Ea~t and Central Asia .
mu~t befaced. ' .
: . Iraq and Afg ~an istan cannot be looked atthrough a socia straw. Ideologicaliy motivated .. '. "
terrorismmust be confronted region-wide, most importantly with ·moderates·in.the region . ,.
. ,whodon't wantextremfsts dictating what kind oflife they have. . . '
• The greatest danger tothe foreign fighters, the terrorists and the former regime are:free
and fair 'elections. . ' ..
~ The constant Washington drumbeat that the war is being lost and can't 'bI wOn and1ht
reslstanee is out of contr.ol doesn't square with the facts on the ground. · . ' ..." , '.
• The resistance ishard,but Iraqis and Coalition members willbattle it together through .'. '. ,- ...
.'economlc, poitical and ~i1itary means. It won't be easy, but it ispossible. . . ' . .. .
. . .. .. ' .
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» The stage is bei~g setfor successful elections InJanuary. ,

• Iraq's armed forces are being built·up with an additional 25,000 forces thatwin help S¢Ure ,
elections in conjunction with U.S. forces. .
• . Itwill be a tough fight. and ther~ will be alot ofviolence between now and theo ~
• The cOnditions will not be perfect. The goal isthat the election will be able to be held '" the
, vast majority ofthe country under good circumstances. .
» iraqi security forces have'undergone extensive reno~atlons since March 2003. .. ' , .
• The forces weredestroyed and .there have been setbacks and revisions to the 'strategy tJ
rebuild them. . ,
• The current forces are serious about their duties - they are flQhting and dying for their
country. . . .
• The key is to build an effective, well-trained security force ·Ioyal to the civUian ~.overriment .
.that can eventually'protect the country. . . .. " . '
. ' Approximately 100,000 armed forces and police forces now are trained and equipped by
the measure of the standard Lt. Gen. Petraeus uses that isaccepted by Prime Minister "'-
Allawi. The numbers will continue to grow.
» People IntheMiddle East do notlikethe extremist ideological movement.

• . They do not want itto be successful, and they need American help. .
• The pr~ss will be long and difficult, but it can be fought successfully if Americans come :
together at home and with people in the region and the international community to Nt
standards for good government and amoderate lifestyle.
links: Gen. Abizaid biography.

Following are talking points on progress in Iraq.
» Eighteen months ago, Iraq: ' " ,

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• Was firing at our aircraft in the no-fly zones on a weekly ,basis.
,
• Harbored and sheltered terrorists: ' '. ' . . ', .. : .. '
," a . .' . ' .

• Was offering $25,000 tofamilies of sU,icide bombers. ; ,
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. ......
Today in Iraq: " ',' .,
» ,Iraqhas bean removed from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. ,, .
• President Bush issued a determination allowin,g iIle State Department toremove from iraq
the lisfon Sept. 24, " , , ',' ' ." ': ',': " ',,;
. • Iraq was first placed on the list in September 1990. ' ' ,' , , ,
. • According to the determination: " , . ' .: ' . . ',
,(1) There has been a fundamental change in the leadership and policies of th~' government ' , '~,,' ,
of Iraq. , , " '" " " ,.,. . ..
(2),Iraq's'government is not supporting acls of intematonal terrorism. .
, (3) Iraq'sgovernment has provided assurancesfhat it will not support acts
ofinternational ,
tertorism in the:future. ' "
» Tens of thousands of Iraqis are courageously volunteering to aerve In theIraqisecurity ',' . :

forces and in theinterim government. ' , ' ,
• The largest single contributor to Iraq's seaJrity isthe Iraqi people,'who 'continue,tostep : '
: forward tojointhe various Iraqi Security Forces. " , ,
• More than 700 Iraqi security force members have been killed since Jan. 1, 2004.
• Today approximately'16(Ooo Iraqi PoliCe and sOldiers (ofwhich atx>ur100,ooo are trained
, ' .
and equipped) and an,additional 74,000 facility protection 'forces are performing a':wide
va~ty ofsecurity missions. ' ,
» Iraq, Is preparing for elections in January 2005.

' . The stage isbeing set for successful electiOns. , ."
• Commanders in the field are confidentabout the military msslon.and the ability to have an'
e'l~ction period that is fair and relatively stal?le. , ,
• The conditions wilfnot be perfect The goal isthat the eJection will be abfe 'tobe'held In the,
vast majority ofthe country under good Circumstances. ' - " ."
'» a
A free and peaceful Iraq 'Is powerfu', blowto the extremists in the,world,wh9are . .
determined to have the world'theirway. ' : ' ," , "., "
• Free and fairelections in Iraq are the greatest danger to. the terrorists, foreign fighters and
f~rmer ,regime . " ,
, Links: U.S. Embassy - Baghdad release

» Since the September 11 111 attacks, the world has made progress Inthe Global War on
Terror.
• The Tallban regime isgone.
• Osama bin laden ison the run.'
• Saddam Hussein is'in jail. His sons are dead. . . '
. • MoTe than mree-quarters ofal Oaeda'skey members and associates have been'detsmed ..
' .
.or kilJed. .
• Pakistan used tosupport the Taliban. Now it is a strong aIlyagainst ·terrorists.
.• A.a. Khan'sclandestine networK that had provided nuclear technologies to libya, North
Korea and possibly other nations, has been shut down.
• libya.'s Moammar Ghadafi has given up his nucleer wea~s program
. ..
» Since the September 11 th attacks, 50 million people in Iraq and Afghanistan have beln
freed from brutal tyranny. ,
• The,~tizens of both these nations are resolved to move forward with their democratic "
futures. , '
• Afghans will hold elections on OCtober 9.
, • , Iraqis will hold elections .inJanuary.
• Both countnes are on their way to becoming America's newest allies in the fight for
freedom.
• The success ofdemocracy i"n both countries will 'represent a majordefeat for terrorists,
inclUding associates of al Qaeda. .
» September 11 th was notthe beginning of terrorism, and the warin Iraq did not:create .
terrorism. . . '
• International terrorists declared war on the world's nations. . ....
• Over decades, these terrori$ts have killed thousands ofAmericans and 'citizeRs of-other . .
countries. . . '
• Two ofthese killers we(e sentenced to death today by a Yemeni judge for their·roles in the
aUacks on the USS Cole in October 2000. The Unit~ Slates wiU conijnue.to work with our'
allies topursue, capture, kill and bring tojustice those who attack our homeland, Our
troops and our values. . .
» One lesson of September 11 th is that the United States can no longer contln~ to Ii.v, .
withterrorism as an evil but Inescapable fact of internatiollalllf.. ". . .
• Every threat cannot be eliminated, but the United States can hope to eliminate global .
terrorist networKs and end state sponsorShipofterrorism.
• The United States must stay on .the offense. The extremists have shown their resolve to .
terrorize men, women and children around the world. They want us to'~ange our policies
and retreat within our borders. .
• Americans must be patient: A problem that grew upin 20 or30 years is not go~g away in
two or three years.. .

'.Oct. 7, 2004, marks the third-year anniversary of the beginning ofOperation Enduring Freedom in
Afghanistan. Just two days later, Oct. 9, Afghans are scheduled to hold th'eir firSt ever democratic
presidential elections. Following are talking points on the elections and the security preoautons the .
country and the.Coalition are taking to ensure Af~hans can vote. . :f
~ A successful presldential'~lectjon will be the first step In developing,a tradition Of ,
democratlc elections in Afghanistan that will carry 'over into next spring's,parllamtmta!y '
and local elections. '
,. Afghans are electing a sovereign government. Presidentia', elections are sch'ectuled for ":
,'Qct. 9. parliament~ry ' and local elections will follow next spring. , '" ' :,
• Eighteen candidates are vying for the A~"anpresi,denCy" The fte'ld is rep're~niativ8 of'aU', ,', " ', ': ' ,:
,ethnic groups and constitUencies in the country. , ''
" .' .
• ' More than '10 million Afghans have registered tovote. , ,
• More than 40 percent ofthe registered voters are women. " -', -
. .
• The vote count is expected ,to last several weeks. , '
. . '.
• no
There wiII·be.arury-off if ,candidate wins a.majority.
): Taliban and other Insurgents will :continue t~ try to disrupt,the ele~tlon proc. .~·
Afghanistan and theinternational community have taken action to secure the '
environment for Afghanistan elections. "
• Three rings ofsecurity will be in place during election ijme. .. .
• ' . ,. • • ", 1 ", ,,' • •
'. The first layer orinner ring i$ p.rimarily Afghan police office atpolling stations. .
, .
• The second layer is the trained and equipped Afghan'National Army. Who will be
patrolling the areas. They wiU have quick reaction forces able to go toareas- of .
Violence. '
• The third layer will be forces from some 40 countries frOm the Qoalition a_oo ,~,NATQ.. "
led hitemational SecuritY !'Ssistance Force. ., . .
• These forces are working to 'defend the integrity ofme.election process and the right ofthe -,
Afghan people to vote. .
'> The.election qf asovereign government is a key building block in Afghanlstan"s
security. . .,
" . The legitimacy ofthis pOliticai,process i~ away ofstrengthening ih~ moderate ~Ie~nts :in
Afghanistan against the extremists.
: " .
• ' Other key building blocks include securitY.improver:nents and reconstruction efforts.
. . ,.

Afghans will vote in their first democratic presidential election on Saturday, Oct. '9. While t~e
legitimacy ofan elected government will help isolatethe extremists inAfghanistan polftically, the·
Coalition and Afghans are working side by side to.defeat the extremists militarily.
'Following are talking points on the progress in Afghanistan to bUild the country's se·GUiitY·.~· " .
a
. arid justice system, and efforts to create more peaceful and stable.couritryby derno'biljiing;. ' .
. disarr:niog and r~i~teg ratingmilitia groups. . . . . . ~ ....:, .. : . .
.~ . The Afghan National Army (ANA) is rapidly becoming the princlPJ' pillar of ..:' ':': " : ': : .":.~ .
. Afghanistan's ·security.. . . . ", , '.' .'
. ' Approximately.15,OOO soldiers serve in the Afghan Natonal Army. Itis a highly: .:.
professional, multi-ethnic foree. . '.' ." ." . .
• Afghan National Army.soldlerS are deployed alongside ~o~lition forces to figh'fthe . -: ' . : .
!nsurg~ncy and to prepare for the ~lection. .. .., . .
». ·The new re9~ol)al com rna nd headquarters of the Af9~8n. National Army ~re b~lpi~g .~ · '. . r-: .
extend the natlonal .government'8 authority: . '.. ' . . . . . .. ;.' . ' .. : .
• .' In addition to the.Kabul regional command (central Corps), four regional commaiJds.of the" '.. '
. ANA have been stood 'up in Kandahar, Gardez, Mazar-e-S.harif and Herat ' .,'.: . : .' ..:: .'.:
• .Estabiishing these regional commands is a milestone for the Country's general '~ecurity arid .. . :' ,
for strengthening the Afghan go~mment. . ... . . . . .. . ...
• This permanent Afghan National Army presence demonstrates to.Afghans and the ' : ~ ..
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.the Kabul region Were .frequently·deployeQ. around the cOuntry. They cameq ou't ~b~t. . . ' .
. operatons alongside the Coalition' in the east and north and conducted ~ecunty and ',' .' .'" .
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• Italy is the teed nation in the reform and rebuilding ofAfghanistan'sjustice sector.
• Comprehensive U.S. and Italian training programs are training judges, prosecutors and
defense counsels. .
• ~ consclousenort isbeing made to reintegrate women fn~o the:legal sector.
). .The Afghan militia demobilization program Is helping getweapons off the street and
reintegrate ~lIItamen into civilian life. . .
• In two weeks in September alone, almOst 2:000 Afghan militiamen tumed in their ~apons
and entered the demobilization, disannament and reintegration program.
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militi~ salaries"offering instr.uction insuch skills as farming ortrade. Other mHitiame'n enter
the 'ANA or go into the demining program.
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The House ofRepresentatives on Oct, 5 defeated H.R. 163, a bill toreinstitute the draft.
,The bill gamered just two votes, ' " ,
secretary Rumsfeld has spoken vociferouslyagainst reinstitUting the draft. pointing out that the All VOlunteer ,
Force method ofrecruiting men and women tothe U.S, military is woridng well. The secretarthas ,~ lOng ,
record ofopposing the draft going back to .hisdays as a U.S. Representative from Illinois, ,When he was one ' ':
ofthe first members ofCongress tointroduce Iegislatioo tocreate an All Volunteer Force.
Following are highlights from a letter outlining his opposition to the draft that Secretary Ru~ sent
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• T0:0 :many ofthe Active forces are organized in large, heavy divisions that aren't readilY deployable.
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be redesigned to take into account post-Cold War capabDities and needs. , "
• 111e Army Is retraining and restructuring the ktive and Reserve components to ensure us.eable
skill sets are better appropriated. This will improve overall responsiveness and deployability. . , '
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those who haven't been' mobiliz~.!§!Q!Yl , "
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next year, the Guard is adding 1,000 new recruiters and doubling retention bonuses. . . ' .'
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Armytt. Gen. David Barno, commander of Combined Forces Afghanistan, outlined proqress in
Afghanistanrecently inan interviewwith the Pentagon Channel. Following are highlights'fromhis
interview plus other accomplishments inthe country three years after th~ start ofOperation Enduring
Freedom . '
~ , Initially Operation Endurin'g Freedom focused on removing Taliban and al Qaeda r.emnantS
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conditions i~ Afghanistan toreject terrorists and their actlvttles outright. " " , ,,
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in the country. Tomorrow,Afghans will cast their votes in democratic presidential elections.
' . Eighteen candidates are vying for the Afgh$fl presidency. The field is representativt} qf aM .,"
ethnic groups and constituencies in the country. .' "' ,. '': , , ' ,
• More than 10 million Afghans have registered tovote. ' : .'.
• More than 40 percent ofthe registered voters are women.
• Next spri ~g Afghans will elect members of a new Parliament ,', , '.
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• "The economy isgrowing at the rate ,of 20 percent a year.' " , " , ' ,~
• More than 5 million children are in school this year compared tojust1 million last year. '
. , The portion ofthe "Ring Road" that links Ka~ul toKandahar iscompleted and construCtion is
, continuing fromKandabar to Herat. '
• More than 3 million refugees have returned to Afghanistan'since 2002.
~ 'Provincial Reconstru'ctlon Teams (PRTs) are operating thro'ughout Iraq, allowing the,Afghaft,' ,
government to expand reconstruction, outreach efforts and security. , ,
• PRTs are small groups of civilian and mililay' personnel working in Afghanistan's'provinces. ':
• There are 19 provincial reconstruction teams In Afghanistan (14 U.S. and five NATO). AYftar
ago there Were four. ' '
~ Afghanistan's security structure Is growing. , '

• Approximately 15,000 soldiers'serve inthe Afghan National Army. The ANA is a,higbly ' "
professional, multi-ethniC forte, which israpidly becoming a pillar ofthe country's seculi~. ':
• ' ANA soldiers have been deployed alongside Coalition force to prepare for the eleCtion.
• Approximately 25,000 police have been trained.
• The United States has developed an integrated program to address the country's'dmg trade.
The program. complements the Un.ited Kingdom's efforts -the lead,nation for counter-nercotcs
assistance to Afgha~istan: ' :'. " " , '
~ Afghan security forcesa're working side by side with Coalition Jorces to hunt dOMl ind'
remove terrorists and confront the,forces of tawlessneu. ' ,
• , Success in Afghanistan has dej)rived al Qaeda of ~ sanctuary ther:e. " , : '...
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Secretary Rumsfeld isin Romania today for tWo days ofNATO infonnal defense ministerial' .
meetings in Polana Brasov. The stop isjust one ofseveral for the secretary, who began his trip in
Bahrain. Following are highlights.
NATO Meetings - Romania .

• Romania is one ofNATO's newest members. The country joined the 2&-rriember alliance'· .
on March '29, 2004.' '
• Approximately 700 Romanian forces are,serving in Iraq. .:
• Likely topics for discussion atthe NATO meetings include NATO military transfonnation,
and the status ofalliance operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Balkans.
• The secretary toured Mihail.Kogalniceanu Airbase in Constanta, Romania, the Blackon
.Sea,
• The Romanians invitedthe secretary to tour the airbase, which is afacility the United .
Stales could pote~tially useas part ofPresident Bush's policy to realign U.S. global .
force posture. ' . . .
• . About 3,50Q ·U.S. servicernembers conducted airtransportation ,and logisticS· . .:
operations atthe base in February and March 2003 in support ofOperation Iraqi .
.Freedom.
. . ' Any potential renewed l).S. military presence atthe base oran adjacent Romanian
aony base would mos~y involve the rotation oftroops in and out ofthe facility for joint
training eX9r.eises.
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• Earlier in the week, the secretary met with President Branko Crvenkovski and other
.officials in Macedonia, where he.thanked Macedonian soldiers for their contributions in
.Iraq.
• The secretary signed an agreement calling for U.S.-Macedonian militay cooperation to
prevent the proliferation ofweapons of mass destruction:
• AI Asid AJ~ase - met with U.S., Coalition and Iraqi troops, and heard from more than
2,000 Marines and .other s.ervice members atatown hall. .
• Baghdad - conferred with senior U.S., Coalition, and Iraqi military and government. . . .
officials. . . . '. . . .'
•. .Kirkuk' • was briefed by Army Maj..Gen. John Batiste and other leaderS on the siWation .it) .
this northern city.
• The general characterized Kirkuk as becoming more stable each day.
• 'thegeneral' described the successful joint U.S.-Iraqi military campaign'launched Oct.
1that defe.ated anti:-Coalition insurgents in Samarra. About 5,000 U.S. and Iraqi troops
worked to reclaim the city. . .
.• Forces inthe area have confiscated 24 million pounds ofenemy ammunition in the
past eight months. ' . .
• . Irbll- The secretary.met with Republic ofKorea troops. Approximate1y .3,700 South Korean
forces are deployed in Iraq.
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'jhePersan Gulf. He met with' sailors and was briefed on~~e situations in Iraq and ', ','
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• Defense ministers from 18 countries assisting the United States in tt]e Global War'on
, Terror jOinedthe secretary aboard the carrier. " ,: ', " , ,
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ship has more than 5,000 crewrnernbers: Ithas been deployed almost four months'in. the .
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At atown hall meeting with U.S. troops in AI Asad, Iraq, on Oct. 10, Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld
said the situation on the ground in Iraq will dictate how many American troops are needed there.
The secretary said Iraqi security forces must be strong enough to maintain order throughout their
country before there can be a large redeployment ofU.S. troops from Iraq.
Fellowing are highlights of-progress by Iraqi security forces. .

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• By the January elections, there should be an addilional 50,000 Iraqi security fo~s .
• ,U.S., Coalition .and Iraqi officials are concentrating on measures to ensure the January ·.
.elections are successful. . , .
• ,'The goal is,to have,200,000 to 250,000 trained Iraqi security troops. .
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basic training course. The 1,137 police recruits have been training atthe eight-week
program atthe Jordan lntemanonal Police Training Center in Amman. Instructors come
from 16 counfries, including the United States. ' .'
• Eighty-five Iraqi Police Service officers will graduate this w~ek from the ElectiO~ Security
Course, The six~ay course is part ofthe Iraqi govemment ~s ongoing efforts to proVide
security for the upcoming elections. The wrriculum includes crowd control and officer ' . :
, safety training, local election and constitutional lawclasses, and practical exercise
scenarios.
• The Iraqi airforce is scheduled totake possession of two SAMA CH2000 light air
surveillance aircraft atthe end ofOctober. Last month the air force commenced soo
operations with two Seeker reconnaissance a1rcraft. Air force missions will continue to .
concentrate 0 infrastructure, including pipeline and electricatfacilities, and bo$(
security. '
• Recruiting'and training continues for the Iraqi armed forces medical corps. which,should
eventually number more than 2,500 personnel. An $18.6 million Multinational Se.curity.
Transition Command-Iraq project is helping to build 11 new Iraqi armed forces medical
clinics atseven locations. The first clinic, at the AI Kasik base in northern Iraq. is
scheduled to open in'mid-December and the others should be finished in January.
• More than 20,000 Glock pistols have been distributed in 'the past two weeks tO,Police
officers and police recruits.' '
• Among the hundreds ofofficers who graduated from various training classes Oct 7.in
'Baghdad were 35 who graduated from a course in basic investigatiory; 50 who completed
classes in techniques to investigate criminal bombings and explosives re~gn(tion; 31 ~
finished a one-week course on how to successfully resolve kidnapping and hostage , , ,'
situations; and 34 who completed a three-week course in basic skills to investigate
organized crime. .

Following are talking points on recent stories in the ~ews about the 343n:l QuartermasterCompany. .
Two investigations havebeen ordered, as has an inspection ofthe vehicles. F~lIowing are talking pOin.ts.
Operations ~roughout the IraqiTheater are inherently dangerous and Commanders atali levels.have the
safety oftheir so.ldiers as a primary concern. .'. '. . .: '
.There has been an inciden,t in which afew members ofa Quartermaster Company allegedly refused to
participate in ~n as~lgr'led conv~y mission. ", . .
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vehicles wi~ over 5,000 sokllers delivering goods every day and night:,:.. .
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inthe day With othersoldiers and leaders from the company. '
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the circumstances and facts surrounding what occurred. . '
~ The commander ofthe.300th Area .Support Group has directe<fa separate inquiryto determine ifany
.oftensesto th·e Uniform Code of Military Justice were Committed and if so whether disciplinary ..
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' . Brig, Gen,. ·Charnbers has'also'd ire~ted the unit conduct a safety.mai~tenarice stand down du·nrig~Wn~ . .' .'
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Fpllowing are talking points in response to reports in the media about aletter sent pee. 4,
2003, from Lt. Gen. Ricardo senchez in Iraq to'Gen. George Gas~Yj thedvfce 'chief ofstaff of ,
the Army, about 'readiness. Attached with,these talking points are .~ copy ~f Lt: Gen, Sanchez's '
letter,'and a ~py ofa memorandum from Gen. Casey.. ' "
In PeCemb~r oflast.year, the 'insurgent activity had inc~ased and j't did havs a.direct ,j mp~" '.'
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ofthe logistical concerns raised,by It. Gerr. Sanchez in ~is Dec, 4lette,r, and addressed,by .
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Zalmay Khalilzad, the U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan, recently briefed the Pentagon press corps
on progress in Afghanistan, including the country's historic elections. Earlier, the ambassador met
with Secretary Rumsfeld and thanked him for the \Vork ofthe U.S. Armed Forces in Afghanistan.
Following are,highlig~ts of the ambessador's remarks, (transcript)
» The .electlon hi AfghanJstan was a remarkable'event, withmillions of Afghans,Yoting,ln '

an orderly and massive fashion.
• Afghans stood in line for hours to vote, even in the face ofthreats from alOaeda and the
Taliban.
• 'Afghans took advantage ofthe opportunity that the Coalition provided to them to move ,
toward building a demoeratc society.
> ,'U.S. and Coalition forces provided a secure environment for Afghans to Yote..
• The U.S. and Coalition forces took preventive and pre-emptive action toprevent the
Taliban and al9aeda from disrupting the election.
» Afgh~ns are rebuilding 't heir country,

and making great progress in Just three,yeats.
• _More than 15,000 Afghans serve in the Afghan National Army; more than 30,OOO'serve in
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• Three years ago, the country was fragmented, and the armed forces were in the hands of
regional leaders. Today: ,
• More than 20,000 of the 50,000 militia forces have been civiliZed.'and nationwide, 57
, percent ofthe heavy weapons have'been cantoned, ,
}> Although it Is Important to capture Osama bin'Laden, the struggle against terror isn't '
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}> Afghanistan is firmly heading Inthe right direction.

• , The Afghan people want to succeed - they want economic progress and seclirity.
• Afghans also wanta democratic government, which they demonstrated by voting, even in
the face ofthreats.
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Recentstories in the mediareport that the Iraqi government has notified the International Atomic
Energy Agency ( IAE~) that several hundred tons ofexplosives aremissing from the former AI- ,
Qaqaa military,facility in Iraq, about 30 miles south of Baghdad. Following are talkiog points on the
,issue. " " ' "
• Since Operation Iraqi Freedom began in March 2003. Coalition forces have di,sco-kred that ,
Saddam's regime stored weapons in countess locations. including schools, mosque!) ar:id '
hospitals. Citizens were forced to hide weapons in their homes and neighborhoods.,Many " "
Iraqis have bravely..stepped forward with information leading to ~re weapons." : '. , ,,'
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• Weapons searches ha~e been successful in ,~ raq. The Dueffer Report states 'that as of mid. " ,
September, Coalition forces have reviewed and cleared more than 10,000 'caches ofweapons "
and destroyed more than 240,000 tons'. Another 162,000 tons of munitions are aw~iting ' '
destruction. ' '
• Some weapons were stored atthe AI-Qaqaa Complex. Coalition'forces were present inthe "
vicinityatvarious times during and'after maiOr combat operations: The forces searehed'32
bunkers and 87 other buildings at the facility, but found no indicators of WMD. While some:
explosive material was discovered ~ none of it carried IAEA seals. '.
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• ,Although some believe the Al-Qa,qaa facility may have been looted, there is no waY to verifY
to
thiS. Another explanation is th.at regime'loyalists or others emptied the facility prior. CoatitiOO .~
forces arriving in Baghdad in April. " ' ,'
,• The material does not pose anynuclear proliferation risk.
• During the 1990~. the lAEA reportedly destroyed orrendered harmless al "s!ngle use- (i.e.,
uniquely usable,in the context ofa nuclear p rogra~ ) equipment and material ,in· Iraq.
• The materialinquestion 'is -dual-'u'se· equipment (which cou~ have conventional apptica~) .
, ,high explosives that are somewhat more powerful than TNT. This dual-use equ j'pmenfw~ ", :,
generallypermitted to remain in Iraq. '. '
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• Explosives of the nature reported missing fromAI:..Qaqaa are avallable around the wol1d. It ' , ,
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would be nearly impossible to verify that these'materials ever left Iraq orare being used for any
specific purpose. , " ,
• The Administration takes the report ofmissing munitions very seriously. The IraQi Surwy
Group is evaluating th,isrecent report by the Iraqi government "
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The allegation that the 'U.S, military allowed Osama bin Laden to escape Tora Bora in December 2001
is utterly false and has been refuted by the commanders of that operaton 'Following are talking points
on the issue. ' ,
> ,Both Gen. Tommy Franks, then commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and Lt.
Gen. Mlcha~1 Delong, then CENTCOM's deputy commander, assert'there ~as ,no evidence
to conclusively determine bin laden's whereabolrts .at the time. ',',,'
• Gen. Franks recenUy wrote, ·We don't know to this day whether Mr. bin Laden was atTom " '
Bora in December 200e (New York Times op-ed, Oct 19, '2(04). '
• Gen. Franks noted that some intelligence'sources said bin Laden was present; omer sources " ,
indicated he was in Pakistan; and still otherS suggested he was in,Kashmir. ' "', ,', " , '
• Gen. Franks also stated ii'l his op-ed, "Iora Bora was.leeming with TaNban and Qaed'a
'operatives, many ofwhom were kiUedor captured, but Mr. bin Laden'was never within ocr
grasp.· '
• Lt Gen. DeLong said inan Oct. ,14 interview in,the Wall Street Journal, ·Was Osama bin ': '"
Laden there? I don't know.- .
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>:, Tora Bora is one ofthe most difficult 'terral~s in Afg,hanlltan -
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an area thatwas'all but
impossible to surround orseal off. . ..
, • ' The Tara J30ra region ison th~ border ofAfghanistan and 'Pakistan. It is mou~tainous, . ' .' ''','
,altitudes range from 8,000 to 13,000 feel ' '. , .- '
• .Haphazaroly sending' a massive'U.S. force into unknown, impenetrable,terrain woofd have '
invited intenseresistance from local tribesman, potentially bloOdy baltes, and woukf have ,
alerted al Oaeda operatives to an impending attack, whk;tl might have given many ofthose ~ ,
captured more time to flee. ', ' "
> Military action was not'outsourced' to Afghans. CENTCOM was alWays In contrOl.
• Overall command and control of the Tora Bora operation ,was in CENTCOM's hancs.
• Aspecial task force of conventonal and sped,al missions unit forces executed the mission.
• Their training, equipment and experiencernade them ,suited for the high ',altito~ and <?Old
weather in Tora Bora. ' , . '
• Hundreds ofTafiba'n and alOaeda o~ratives were captured and killed. " ' .::
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>. The-Afghans were essential to the,flght-. Their contributlon8 were significant., and tht.y " .
des,erve to be recognized, not ridiculed., ',', ' , '
• According to Gen. Franks,'the Coalition relied heavily on Afghans 'because'they knew Tora
&~ . " " '
• The Afghans were far more familiar with the caves where terrorists could hide. and they were
acclmated to the altitudes. " , ' " '" '
• 'The U,S'.,Special Operations Forces trusted the'Afghans, in many cases 'with:their Pwrl ~Ves. '
• ' Close bonds were formed during the operation that have continued to produce va1uable
intelligence and assistance.
• The Afghan allies who fought atTora Bora took numerous casualties ,during ;th~ fight
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• ' Special forces from the Unite,d States and oth ~r Coalition countries provided tacticalleade~hip
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'Coalition allies to confrontglobal extremists within their borders. '
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Following are talking points on the 2003 tlmeline regarding U,S, and Iraqi military activities !n.the
vicinity of t~~ fanner AI-Oaqaa mi,litary facility. " , , ,', : "
» AC,~ording to the D~elfer, report', as of mid-September 2004 ~~allti~n forC~~:'ha~.::': : , . . ,. '

reviewed and cleared more than'10,OOO caches ofwe~p9nl; , .... ' ...:' - : .... .
•. This. inctudes 240,000 tons 'of munitions that have beeh·destroyed and anotherJOO,OOO.: .: '.
: ·tons secured andawaitihgdestruction. .. '. ' " . ' .. ' ::.: , ": . ;" . . .
• .The 377 tons of munitions from the AI-Oa'qaa facjlity is less ·than 1/10 of'One pef.t:etit of'"
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.400,000 tons .of, totEII munitons'Co~litvn

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» On March 19, Operation Iraqi Freedom was launctJed. ' , . , , .

• .Shortly' before that date the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) had',left Iraq ' , ,
• The initiai goal.of Coalition forces was to collapseSaddarn's regime 'and go aft~~ itS :... ,
command and control elements. This was done With an emphasis onspeed in'c>;rder to .:
minimize the·loss of life.
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The 3·1&h Inf~nby Battalion, 2 ' Brigade the 3 Infantry 'Pivision a.rrived as P.rt 01 ~i ': .
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Coalition push to B.aghdad on April 3-4; .' ." ' . . .
.. '.Their mission was to secure the bridge crossing site so follow-on troops from:·th& ali! 'lD .: '. " ' .
could continue to cross the bridge and move into Baghdad," . . '. . • '"
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» The Al·Qaqaa facility is oneof dozens of.ammunition storage points.the 3rd Infantry " .
, ··Division encountered on its march toward t3aghdad from th~ Iraq-Kuwilit· border. ' ' . '
• Former chief weapons inspector David Kay noted on OCt.. 26,2004; "The lraqll?ehavior .. '
when they believed they .were going to be a~k~ wQuld be to empty: burik~ts and : the
scatter the material around the site.~ .: . ' .. . .:' . . ... . . .
.. U.S.-troops reported hundreds ofcaches of weapOns from
Kuwait to ~a9hdid. ; · · : .· :· -:
• U.S. forces discovered dispersed weapons in countess locations, including'sch9ois,' .:' .' ,
n:Josques and hospltals and even zoos: ' " . ,'. .: . ,
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. » :Whe~ th~.U.S. forces ,arrived, theAI.QaqaaJacility was net seeure, ' . ','" :'
•. Fedayeen Saddarn, Special 'Republican Guard and other Iraqi military units were'at the
. facility defendlng it. ".' . , '.
• These enemies were firing'from inside the faCility. The 3-15th engaged.them and foun<j '.
. that the gates to the facility were open. . .. .. , . . : .
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:> iAEA acknoWh~dge(Hn January 2003'th~t it could not account for '~2 tO~S:Of:t:fMX::' , .; ,,'-
' . The IAEA apparently accepted Sad dam's contention that the rrijs~ing explosives were:" " .
used for 'industrial purposes. . . ' , " " , . ' : . , ; -:: . ' .
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)0 At AI-Qaqaa l the 2d Brigade uncovered ordnance, material believed to be possible ' .
biological or chemIcal agents, and other weapons-related materIal. ,
'. The material was tested and found not to 00 biological orchemical agents. .: , " '.. , ':~ ,
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)0 The 2d Brigade commander was aware that following standard procedure, a fon~n
unitof experts (the 75~1\ Exploitation rask Force) would arrive .to perform an' ., '.
inspectlonfanalysis of the sit.. . . , " .'
~ . In fact, the 75t!l inspected the facility on May 8. May 11 and May 27 and reported flo'lAEA '.
, . material. The facility had been looted and stripped and vandalized. Th~ 75th recom~d .
'nofurther.exploitation ofth(l facility. " ': '....:
)0 On ·Aprll 6 the 3-15th battalion departed,the';acilfty. . .

• The 3-15th then joined IDe rest of the. 2nd Brigade for the push to Ba9hda~. . -. :
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. )0 On April 10 the 2nd Brigade of the 101 1t Airborne (an NBC news team was embedded :.
with the brigade) arrived afAI-Qaqaa, butstayed on the,perimeter.
• The brigade halted their advance tempora~ly near the facility. They continued on thew . ' ..
mission the next day. . ' . . , .: .
• While occupying theirtemporary position,·the brigade only secured the immedIate.area
around the ,un~. Soldiers found bombs and other munitions, but no chemical weaponlin
their immediate area ' , .' . .
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)0 To date, there is no evidence of any large-scale movement of explosives from the ·

facility from April6when the 3-15tt1 battalion departed to 'he' arrival of the 2~ Brigade,
101 ft Altborne. . . .
• The movement of 3~7 tons ofheavy ordnance would have reqUired dozens ofheavy tru~
and equipment moving a ~ong the same roadways as V.S. combat divisions occupied .
continually for weeks subsequent to the 3 LO.'s amvelat the facility.
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Following are updated (adds quotations) talking points on the 2003 timeline regarding U.S. and
Iraqi military activities in the vicinity of the formerAI-Qaqaa military facility.
> March 17, 2003: Satellite photos show unusual vehicular activity outside a bunker iO the
AI-Qaqaa facility. . .
• Former chiefweapons inspector David Kay noted on Oct. 26, 2004, "Ihe Iraqi behavior
when they believed they were gOing to be attacked would be to empty the bunkers and
scatter the malerial around the site.·
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> March 19, 2003: Opera~ion Iraqi Freedom begins.
> April 3: the 3-15t11 .lnfantry Battalion; 2nd Brigade of the 3rd Infantry'Olvlslon amv8don
site as part of the'Coalition pushto Baghdad. .
• Their mission was to secure the bridge crossing site so followo{)n troops from ·~ 3rd 10
. could continue to cross the bridge and move into Baghdad.,
• When the U.S.forces arrived, the AI-Qaqaa facility was not secure. '
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• Fedayeen Saddam, Special Republican Guard and other Iraqi mili.tary units were atthe
facility defending it. .
• These enemieswere firing frominside the facility. The 3-15th.engagedthem and found
that the gates to the faciiity.were open.
• The 2dBrigade Commander was aware that following standard procedure, a fonow-on unit.
of experts (the 75 th Exploitation Task Force) would arrive to perfonn an inspection/analysis
of the site.
> April 10:.the 2nd Brigade of the 101,t Airborne (an NBC news team was embedded with ,
the brigade) were on site at Al-Qaqaa, but stayed on the perimeter.
• The brigade halted their advance temporarily near the facility.
• While occupying .their temporary position, the brigade only secured the immediate area ',
around the unit. Soldiers found bombs and othermunitions, butno chemica! weapons in
their immedif;lte area.· .
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> On or about April 13 2003,
1 the 24th Ordnance Company, 24th Corps Support Group,
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entered objective Elms (AI-Qaqaa facility) on an ammunition col!ection mission•

• ' Unit was ordered to the facility by the Rear Area Operations Center (RAOC).
• This was a routine mission. The company dealt with ammunition/munitions that were open
and easily accessible and posed the greatest risk of being seized by the enemy. Some . .
buildings were not easilyaccessibledue to benning, a military practice of using mounds of
sand and gravel to block access. - , '
• DUring their half-day mission, a detail of25 personnel (aBullet6) collected approximately
_250tons of ammunition (TNT. plasticexplosives. detonation cords. initiators. white
phosphorus, munitions) on 17 flat racks (trucks with trailers attached) thatheld '
approximately 16.5 tons each.
• T~e munitions were fransferred to the Captured f!.mmunition Holding /vea (CAHA) at
l ogistics Support Area Dogwood, about2 5km awayJrom AI-Qaqaa. There were
approximately
. 7,000 tons 'of munItions
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that had already been taken to Dogwood.
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. ', 'Ordnance observed by the unit was ofthe.kin~ 'seen in mUltiple .locations across .Itaq ~. " ..:' . .
• The unit roulinely recovered ammuanonfrcm all over Iraq :- housing developmen~ ' .
schools, parks, and other facilities. At one upscale residential bUilding development in .. .
downtown Baghdad, for example, it took the unit five hours to recover seven 'million rounds
ofAK-47 animunition hidden inone house alone. .
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» The'AI-Qaqaa fac!llty .ls one of dozens of ammunition storage points' the 3rd InfantrY
Divisi6n .encount&red on its march'towardBaghdad from'the Iraq-Kuwait border.. ".
.' . » ·To date, there Is no evidence of any large-scale movement of explosives from tM
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facillty·from April6 when the 3-15th battalion departedtc the arrival of the2nd Brigade, .
101 1t AI~om.. .
• The movement of377 tons ofheavY ordnance would have required dozens ofheavy trucks '.
and equip.ment moving along the same roadways as U.S".combat dlvislons ccccped .
.continually for weeks subsequent tothe 31d tD.'s arrival at the facility; . . '.
• Military and Coalition officials-have stated it isall but inconceivable that amassive
movement ofexplosives could have taken place without detection by U.S. forces. '. .
• Col. David G. Perkins, commander ofthe 2nd Brigade, 310 Infantry Division stated on Oct.
:27, "That is something that we would be very mindful ofand it would be almost impossible
todb that because there is not avery well-developed road network inIraq, as you . .
know. And there was one mainroad that kind ofwent east-west that cuts across the top of
. . those weapons facility coming out of the bridge across the Euphrates.That was packed for
weeks, bumper to bumper almost, with U.S. convoys continuing to re-supply our '
vehicles...So it would really be highly improbable [that] the enemy puts together this
-,convoy of trucks and sneaks them in and loads them offin the dark ofnight... I mean, that's
just kind of stretc~ tOo far."'
» .According to'the Duelfer report, as of mid-September .2004 Coalition fo.rces ~hav"

reviewed and cleared more than 10,000 caches of weapons.
• This includes 240,000 tons ofmunitions that have been destroy~d and another 160,000
tons secured and awaiting destruction. .
. . • The 377 tons of munitions from the AI-Qaqaa faciiity is.less th~n 1110" olone percent of :. ,.
the '400,000 tons oftolar munitions CoalitiOn 'toi'ceshave destroyed orhave .Iined·up to .
.destroy.
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