1·"I will not go so far as to say that progress in Iraq from a military perspective has reached a tipping point, or it is irreversible," said Admiral Mullen.
马伦说：“现在我并不会认为从军事角度看伊拉克取得的安全进展达到一个转折时刻，或者说取得了不可逆转的进展。”
2·Mullen said the United States recognizes the challenges U.S. forces must overcome in Afghanistan, adding that he believes America's strategy can succeed.
马伦说，美国意识到美军在阿富汗必须克服的挑战。他还补充说，他相信美国的战略可以取得成功。
3·Mullen said the president listened extensively to the commanders.
马伦说，奥巴马广泛地听取了指挥官们的建议。
4·Mullen and Chen released a list of six measures to build cooperation between their two countries, including joint exercises, training in disaster relief and various exchanges and visits.
马伦和陈还宣布了两国加深合作的六项措施，其中包括联合演习、培训救灾以及各种交流和互访等。
5·Mullen on Friday said he was not convinced.
对此，马伦将军则在周五表示不这么认同。