The president also says he will send the military into battle only when needed, and will give them the necessary training and equipment.

VOA: standard.2009.05.23

"That is why I will send our servicemen and women into harm's way only when it is necessary and ensure that they have the training and equipment they need when they enter the theater of war,".

VOA: standard.2009.05.23

"Because the election is closer we realize that there is increased military offensive because now not only in Da Der village in some other areas [as well they send more troops that villages that they went through they destroy the villages."

VOA: standard.2010.07.27

"It is a promise that as long as I am your Commander in Chief, I will only send you into harm's way when it is absolutely necessary, and with the strategy, the well-defined goals, the equipment and the support you need to get the job done,"

VOA: standard.2009.05.22