David Petraeus

11 September 2007, Capitol Hill (By Deborah Tate) -- The top U.S. commander in Iraq, General David Petraeus, and Ambassador Ryan Crocker faced a second day of tough questioning from lawmakers on Capitol Hill. A day after the officials testified at a House hearing, they appeared before two Senate committees Tuesday, to reiterate that the U.S. troop surge strategy is making progress and caution against a premature withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq. VOA's Deborah Tate reports from Capitol Hill.    » read more »

September 10, 2007, TRENTON - New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine released the following statement in reaction to today’s testimony by General David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker:

“While I have the utmost respect for General Petraeus, I cannot help but think his recommendation for sustained troop levels is a last ditch effort by the Bush Administration to garner support for a failed strategy.    » read more »

Sept. 10, 2007, Chapel Hill, North Carolina – In response to testimony by General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker before Congress today, Senator John Edwards released the following statement:    » read more »

Monday, Sept. 10, 2007, Boston, MA – Today, Governor Mitt Romney issued the following statement on the testimony by General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker:

"Today's testimony from General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker confirms the progress being made by our troops in Iraq. This is good news for Americans and Iraqis. The importance of a successful conclusion to Iraq must be weighed in light of the global threat of violent Jihad and terror. America must continue its commitment to the strategy General Petraeus is executing.    » read more »

September 10, 2007, Little Rock, AR – Former Arkansas Governor & Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee issued the following statement regarding the first day of testimony of Army General David H. Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker before the House Joint Committee hearing on Capitol Hill. "I appreciate Gen. Petraeus' candid, compelling testimony before a joint House committee this afternoon, along with the insights of Ambassador Crocker. I look forward to their continued testimony tomorrow.    » read more »

Sept. 10, 2007 1:13 PM, Chapel Hill, North Carolina – In anticipation of General David Petraeus' report to Congress, Senator John Edwards released the following statement:    » read more »

09/10/2007, LOS ANGELES, CA-- Governor Bill Richardson today issued the following statement on the testimony to the House Armed Services and Foreign Affairs Committees of General David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker:    » read more »

Monday, Sep 10, 2007 -- Gov. Mitt Romney: " MoveOn.org's latest outrageous act is an attempt to call into question the reputation and character of General Petraeus even before he testifies in front of Congress. ... Democrats must make a choice. Will they embrace these deplorable tactics or give General Petraeus a fair hearing?" (Gov. Mitt Romney, "A Fair Hearing for General Petraeus," National Review Online, http://corner.nationalreview.com/, Posted 9/10/07)

THE ROMNEY VISION: SUPPORTING THE SURGE, AND OUR TROOPS    » read more »

Calls On Congress To Set Timetable For U.S. Withdrawal From Iraq

Aug 26, 2007 -- Chapel Hill, North Carolina – Speaking today at a town hall event in Manchester, New Hampshire, Senator John Edwards made the following comments about General Petraeus' upcoming report on the success of President Bush's decision to send additional U.S. troops to Iraq earlier this year.    » read more »

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9, 2007 – The commander of coalition forces in Iraq said he won’t “pull any punches” in the Iraqi benchmark report due to Congress by Sept. 15.

The report will reflect both tactical progress being made in Iraq and areas that still need work, Army Gen. David H. Petraeus, commander of Multinational Force Iraq, said yesterday on Fox News Radio’s “Alan Colmes Show.”

“I have vowed that I will provide a forthright and comprehensive assessment,” he said during an interview from Baghdad.    » read more »

Chapel Hill, North Carolina – Senator John Edwards released the following statement today about General David Petraeus' comments yesterday on "Fox News Sunday" that stabilizing Iraq could take as long as a decade.    » read more »

17 June 2007 -- Washington – Violence in Iraq's capital city, Baghdad, and Anbar province has dropped since the recent U.S. troop surge, according to U.S. officials.

There has been "a stunning reversal" in Anbar province, General David Petraeus, the commander of coalition forces in Iraq, said on Fox News Sunday June 17. Tribes in the area have requested and received coalition help against al-Qaida and are now forming links with the Iraqi government, he continued.

U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker echoed Petraeus' comments.    » read more »

WASHINGTON, May 21, 2007 – The top military commander in Iraq has urged people there to support the country and government and reject violence and sectarianism.

“This is a pivotal time, and inaction may be tantamount to failure,” Army Gen. David H. Petraeus, commander of Multinational Force Iraq, wrote in a letter dated May 16.

In the open letter to the Iraqi people, Petraeus urged the Iraqi people to take “an active role in the rebirth of your nation.”    » read more »