I've delayed, and even called off assaults to rescue prisoners instead of destroying them enemy if that's what you want to hear. I also did it while trying to minimize our own casualties. It was also in the best interests of the war effort. Placing the war first, and caring about my people don't have to be exclusive things. That means keeping this crew alive, and well is the best thing for the war effort. Any decent commander can see that.

So what will you say now? That I'm not callous enough? Make up your mind. I'm exactly what I've said I am. You can have a general, or a politician. I'm the former.