as a result of specific questions posed by Congressional staffers during briefings.

There is a recognized need that there is still a ways to go in increasing their capabilities. Yeah, they've got a few pickup trucks it's better than walking. Yeah, it would be nice if they all had Bradleys. We're not there yet.

We categorically deny that claim,

It was not used against civilians,

The legal framework is such that I am unable to comment on it at this point. Having said that, with regard to the incident itself, the journalist's death at the Palestine Hotel was a tragedy,

There was a full and comprehensive investigation about the incident conducted,