So, these political activities will create friction in and of themselves, and in this environment of friction there'll be additional violence. John Abizaid activityadditionalcreate Change image and share on social
We'll try to include Iraqi officers in our staffs. We will do everything we can to empower Iraqi security forces to stand up on their own and operate where they can alone. John Abizaid empowerforceinclude Change image and share on social
It's also natural in that part of the world to blame what people view as the... as the most important authority in the region, and that currently is the United States of America. John Abizaid americaauthorityblame Change image and share on social
In other words, for every 10 enemy you kill you bring on 20 new recruits to their anti-coalition cause then essentially you are working against yourself. John Abizaid antibringcoalition Change image and share on social
The power to prevent violence is a power that no police force seems to have anywhere in the United States. John Abizaid forcepolicepower Change image and share on social
The United States is the most powerful nation on Earth and it just can't walk away from the Middle East and central Asia and the Horn of Africa. John Abizaid africaasiacentral Change image and share on social
But all that having been said, you can't, in a city of a million people like Karbala, or 5 million like Baghdad, you can't be in all places at all times. John Abizaid baghdadcitykarbala Change image and share on social
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. John Abizaid controllablecountrydevelop share on social
Morale is good; troops are confident; leaders are capable. John Abizaid capableconfidentgood Change image and share on social
Everybody needs to understand that I learned Arabic from the United States Army as a second language. I never spoke it at home. John Abizaid arabicarmyhome Change image and share on social
