I think you also understand that one of the key things that's got to be done in Iraq is to build a mentality of understanding that the military needs to be subordinate to civilian control and respectful of its own people.

I think what actually works best is local-level individual targeting of key leadership nodes.

You know as well as I do that counterinsurgency is a very nuanced type of military operation.

I think you will see a lot of strains develop in the political process that will result in violence everywhere in the country - but it's controllable, it's workable and it will lead to a much better future for these people.

I think you have to be respectful to the people who want to talk to you.

I think there are things that we can all do to build resilience in ourselves, but also to build resilience in each other.