It simply isn't something I want to do. Or that I'm comfortable with being party to. Strategic or not, kidnapping or utilizing innocents for such purposes... it isn't right. If they only negotiate because they believe we are threatening someone they care about... what good is that? It's a poisoned chalice. Lasting peace could not come from such a thing.

[ He pauses. ]

I... do worry about her. I think she is a skilled warrior. I simply cannot see eye to eye with her on this.