The fire has been completely ineffective ... The Iraqi security forces there have done a very good job of creating a security zone. American forces ... have sustained absolutely no injuries, wounds or even a close attack. Steve Warren More Quotes by Steve Warren More Quotes From Steve Warren We knew that the fighting would get harder the further north we went and we are seeing that to be the case. Steve Warren world We believe the foreign fighter flow was 2,000 at one point and is now down to a quarter or less of that. Steve Warren top-news The key is the cumulative effect over time of the damage we have done to them on the battlefield combined with reduced (foreign fighter) flow, so they have to increasingly use younger fighters, conscripts, and security/governance personnel to field their force. Steve Warren top-news By definition, ‘ we ’ll figure it out if we ever capture anyone ’ is not a comprehensive policy. Steve Warren politics We are continuing to improve our fighting position, so to speak, to ensure that we've got the best ability to protect ourselves. Steve Warren world I'm not going to tell you you're wrong, but I'm also not going to telegraph our punches. Steve Warren world There's been a decision made not to release that number. Steve Warren top-news We're in a dangerous place, and there's a war going on. So, we have to expect that there will be attacks. Steve Warren world They're there to provide force protection. Steve Warren world This is the first time we've established a spot that's only American. Steve Warren world We've seen some of the leaders move their families, we believe, into Tal Afar as we've placed increased pressure on Mosul. Steve Warren politics You know, moving from the north, from the south, then moving really from the east, we're beginning to build the box around that enemy stronghold. And eventually, we'll begin to dismantle it. Steve Warren politics This is not a catch-and-release program, if we have to go back and talk to them, we’ll go back and talk to them. Steve Warren politics As we take people off the battlefield we’re just going to have to make the decisions as we go. Steve Warren politics (It) may not knock you out today but over time begins to weaken your knees and cause you to not be able to function the way you'd like to. Steve Warren world There were no Coalition airstrikes in or near Aleppo on Wednesday, February 10. Any claim that the coalition had aircraft in the area is a fabrication. Steve Warren top-news The Iraqis have put those to good use, we look forward to this additional capability along with the additional trained pilots. Steve Warren company-news It was Iraqi for sure. Steve Warren world In addition to chipping away at their so-called caliphate, killing their leaders, we're also hitting them in the pocketbook. Steve Warren energy We assess this operation has reduced their revenue by about 30 percent. Steve Warren energy
