It will require that, for the time being, you perform tasks soldiers don't normally do but that, under the present circumstances, only soldiers are able to do. I met earlier today with the UN leadership and we will do all we can to help by getting the civilian component up and running as soon as possible. In closing, let me just say that in recent years I have met with American servicemen and women almost everywhere. And I have reached two conclusions. The second is that, because you are the best, we need to be very disciplined in deciding where, when, and how you are deployed.
Excellence is no accident.
Every deployment comes with a high cost to equipment and personnel. Today, and in recent months, I have met often with leaders of the Kosovo community. And I know they appreciate all NATO did to reverse ethnic cleansing. And all you are doing to help them win the peace. You are acting in the finest traditions of our country for a purpose that is right, on behalf of principles that support American interests and values around the world.