We still have the fundamental challenge of finding moderate Syrian opposition men to train to be a stabilizing influence over time. Staff Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey More Quotes by Staff Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey More Quotes From Staff Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey Yes, and I used the phrase 'as long as possible,' but yes, that was my military recommendation. Staff Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey politics We certainly won't take any shortcuts on vetting, however, because of the risk that would pose not only to our own forces, but to the ultimate objectives we are trying to achieve. Staff Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey politics What it might mean for the nation of Syria is further instability. Staff Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey politics I would much rather that Ramadi not fall, but it won't be the end of the campaign should it fall. Staff Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey top-news