We expect our leaders to lead by example, but we do not expect them to give up their individual rights.

So I see the terrorist attacks as acknowledgement on the terrorists' part that this is a center of gravity [in the war on terror] and that they're losing.

They are proud of what they are doing. They thank me for coming over here when it really should be me who is thanking them.

But in Washington, it makes sense for each of the services to be doing what they are doing, but that doesn't mean we won't keep looking at the situation.

The Air Force works with a lot of guardsmen and reservists blended into their units. So as they look at it, a four-month rotation works very well.

When the Marines do the math, they figure they can get the most out of Pfc. Pace in six- or seven-month deployments inside a normal four-year commitment.