We've hit at his power plants because they're essential to running every part of his military machine, ... and this has proven to be effective.

It's essential to have boots and eyes on the ground.

I will strengthen them so that we can solve problems together, so that the use of military force is our last resort, not our first, and if America must act with force we can call on the military, financial, and moral resources of others.

Operations must have sound, achievable political aims. ... But there are also requirements for police activities ... and the fact is that most militaries are simply not capable of performing such functions effectively and should not be the primary element responsible for them.

He's wily, shrewd and calculating but ... we are in a good position today because he respects NATO air power and is very much aware of what it can do,

A commander in chief with military experience might be able to prod a conservative military into thinking more imaginatively.