If civilians are going to be killed, I would rather have them be their civilians than our civilians.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
You've got to forget about this civilian. Whenever you drop bombs, you're going to hit civilians.
I think it is tragic that a situation should arise where civilians on any side are killed. But it is almost a cliche to say that it is virtually unavoidable and this isn't unique to us alone.
Could anything justify the extermination of civilians on such a scale?
At least 23,000 civilians have also died in the Iraqi killing field and the U.S. is stuck in a quagmire.
Unfortunately, in war, there are casualties, including among the civilian population.
It is a rule of international law that weapons and methods of warfare which do not discriminate between combatants and civilians should never be used.
In my view, it is only when civilians are protected that we will defeat ISIS, and until that is at the centre of our plan, I will remain an outspoken advocate for that cause.
The American Army has supplied, assigned a very capable man to me, to help me, bring me to military justice. I don't think I need no civilians. All I want to do is clear myself with the American Army.
We are protecting civilians. We are unarmed. We are no threat to you. Please do not shoot.
No, the United States does not target civilians.