Pentagon Demands Immediate Return Of Leaked Documents

During a briefing Thursday, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell demanded the return of leaked documents from the whistle blower site WikiLeaks. (0:27)

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Troop levels in Iraq and Afghanistan not necessarily correlated

Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell says that the U.S. has global force commitments and that choices about troop levels are made considering all those commitments. He says that the military has the means to draw troops from locations beyond Iraq to increase force levels in Afghanistan, but does not comment on a time line. (1:13)
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Verdict doesn't change combatant status for defendant

Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell says that even if Salim Hamdan, a driver and alleged body guard of Osama bin Laden, is acquitted at his military trial he would still be considered an enemy combatant and subject to further detention at Guantanamo Bay prison. (0:37)
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How many troops to Afghanistan up to the next president

During a press briefing at the Pentagon, spokesman Geoff Morell said that while the U.S. is committed to bringing more troops to the war in Afghanistan the nubmer of combat brigades will most likely be a question for the next administration. (0:54)
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Iraq the priority of Pentagon and Bush administration

During a press briefing at the Pentagon, Defense Department spokesman Geoff Morrell says that it is no secret that, of the two fronts, Iraq is the priority for the Pentagon and the current administration. He says that the U.S. does not lack committment to Afghanistan and it is a matter of timing when more troops will be sent to Afghanistan. (0:52)
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Iran: All military options remain on the table

Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell, at a press briefing, says this government [United States] has made clear that we're going to continue to put pressure on Iran, and that we're going to try and persuade them to change their ways. The pressure is being applied diplomatically, economically, and military. He says he's not going to go into specifics, but that "all military options remain on the table." (0:46)
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13 U.S. military flights to Myanman so far

During a press briefing at the Pentagon, Defense Department spokesman Goeff Morrell gives an update on U.S. aid to Myanmar. (0:42)
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We have to reduce troops in Iraq, to consider more forces for Afghanistan

Pentagon press secretary Geoff Morrell says that before the Defense Department can consider adding forces in Afghanistan the forces must be reduced below 15 brigade combat teams in Iraq. (0:46)
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U.S. Navy stands ready to help Myanmar

Pentagon press secrtary Geoff Morrell, after describing U.S. military resources including two strike groups and one carrier, 23 helicopters, and 1,800 Marines in the region of Myanmar, says that the U.S. is ready to help if the government of Myanmar asks for assistance. (0:41)
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Pentagon press secretary Geoff Morrell speaks about an incident involving Iraqi detainees during a press conference at the Pentagon.

Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell speaks about a U.S. Army investigation into an incident last year,  involving the deaths of up to six Iraqi detainees, who are believed to have been killed on the battlefield after being detained by U.S. soldiers. (0:35)
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Pentagon press secretary Geoff Morrell answers a question about troop withdrawl from Iraq during a press conference at the Pentagon.

Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell answers a question about the Defense Department discussions regarding the rate of troop reduction from Iraq. (0:26)
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Pentagon press secretary Geoff Morrell speaks about the 2009 military budget during a press conference at the Pentagon

Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell speaks about the 2009 military budget request and explains why the request is significantly shorter than the fiscal 2008 request.  (1:05)
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Pentagon press secretary Geoff Morrell speaks about an attack on a mine-resistant vehicle in Iraq during a press conference at the Pentagon.

Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell explains an attack on a mine resistant, ambush protected (MRAP) vehicle in Iraq and speaks about how the crew cab was not penetrated by an improvised explosive device. (0:45)
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Pentagon press secretary Geoff Morrell answers a question about the 2009 military budget during a press conference at the Pentagon.

Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell speaks about the budget process and how funding requests for 2008 and 2009 may cross paths and the Defense Department's contingency if funding is not delivered. (0:37)
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