Mullen, the chief of naval operations, was chosen to replace U.S. Marine Corps Gen.
Mullen acknowledged that slow progress in Iraq is hurting U.S. credibility and emboldening Iran's regional ambitions.
President Bush's "surge" of troops is likely to be a topic for discussion during Mullen's confirmation hearing.
Although Mullen characterized the security situation as "not great, " he said it is "better" than it was.
Mullen is not considered one of the brainy futurists or crusaders who once surrounded Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld.
That includes the leaders with me here today -- Secretary Clinton, Secretary Gates, and Admiral Mullen.
The Washington State Patrol said the truck driver works for Mullen Trucking in Alberta.
Mullen also talked with her local pastor about the moral implications of her spearheading the effort.
Hutchings replaces Jimmy Mullen, who was sacked earlier this month after only six months in charge.
Ms Mullen and Wilson were interviewed by police the following day and admitted assaulting Ms Leiper.
Admiral Mullen, who will be speaking to you tomorrow, calls it the Sea of Goodwill.
WHITEHOUSE: First Lady Michelle Obama Speaks at West Point Graduation Banquet | The White House
Admiral Mullen said that the most significant threat to our national security is the debt.
Admiral Mullen, thank you for your eloquent words, but also for your extraordinary service.
WHITEHOUSE: Armed Services Farewell Tribute for Secretary Gates
The first course at Dismal River, in the sand hills near tiny Mullen, Neb.
"As a four-piece (band), you can only go and do a certain amount, " Mullen said.
Jack Mullen's clients over the years included Bob Hope, Jimmy Stewart, Phyllis Diller, and Carol Burnett.
"The extension of that statement is to essentially threaten violence in the future, " Adm Mullen said.
Mr. Mullen prefers the basil-fed buddies harvested by Mary Stewart in the Sierra Nevada.
Mullen said any request for additional troops is "critical, " but not the total goal.
Perhaps because he is retiring this week, Admiral Mullen seems to have overstated things.
ECONOMIST: The Pakistani army��s complex relationship with jihadists
Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to craft military options for Libya.
CNN's Leslie Tripp, Tina Burnside, Jake Carpenter, Jack Maddox and Jethro Mullen contributed to this report.
CNN: U.S Coast Guard sinks Japanese fishing trawler near Alaska
CNN's Chris Lawrence, Barbara Starr, Jethro Mullen, Joe Sterling and Tim Lister contributed to the report.
Why would you say that you would not use the same words as Admiral Mullen?
Mullen, "It's Time for A New Deterrence Model, " Joint Forces Quarterly, 4th Quarter, 2008.
The first is that the President is going to meet Admiral Mullen this afternoon.
American diplomats, although convinced that the ISI dabbles in terrorism, think Admiral Mullen overstated the case.
ECONOMIST: Why Pakistan may be America��s most dangerous ally
Mullen said the test did not come as a surprise to the United States.
Earlier this month, Adm Mullen said he was not convinced Western forces were winning in Afghanistan.
Obviously that's something that's on their minds and on Admiral Mullen's mind, as well.
应用推荐