Petraeus Report

WASHINGTON — Progress against the insurgency in Afghanistan probably will be slower than during the buildup of U.S. forces in Iraq two years ago, and the war will be “harder before it gets easier,” a top U.S. general said Wednesday.Army Gen. David Petraeus, who executed the rapid buildup in Iraq in 2007, told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that he supports the upcoming escalation of U.S. forces in Afghanistan.“While certainly different...  

WASHINGTON — Progress against the insurgency in Afghanistan probably will be slower than during the buildup of U.S. forces in Iraq two years ago, and the war will be “harder before it gets easier,” a top U.S. general said Wednesday.Gen. David Petraeus, who executed the Iraq surge in 2007, told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that he supports the upcoming escalation of U.S. forces in Afghanistan.“While certainly different, and in some...  

(Politico) - On "Fox News Sunday," host Chris Wallace asked Petraeus whether Obama acknowledged that the surge was successful, and Petraeus said: "He did, in fact." But Petraeus, now the commander of the U.S. Central Command, said during the Afghanistan deliberations, the administration didn't spend much time relitigated past battles over Iraq.  

MoveOn.org, the Democratic Party's fundraising and PR PAC, is urging all of us to join a global rally, against global warming, on 10.24.2009. In San Francisco, they want us to show up at Justin Herman Plaza, at 3:00 P.M. And, they promise that: "There will even be events in Afghanistan and Iraq."  

Telegraph.co.ukTop US general Petraeus: 'No quick success in Afghanistan'BBC NewsA top US general has warned that military success in Afghanistan is likely to be slower than in Iraq after the troop surge there. Testifying before the US ...Petraeus: Wait until December 2010 to gauge US success in AfghanistanCNNPetraeus: Success In Afghanistan AttainableStudent Operated Pressall 713 news articles »  

Telegraph.co.ukPetraeus predicts intensified combat in AfghanistanLos Angeles TimesThe former commander of US forces in Iraq, testifying before Congress, says the troop escalation in Afghanistan won't bring progress as quickly as in Iraq. ...Petraeus Warns of a Long and Expensive Mission in AfghanistanNew York TimesUS counterterrorism efforts set to expand in AfghanistanWashington PostAfghan gains will be slow, Petraeus saysBaltimore...  

Learn about the people, economy and history. (AP) A top-ranking American warned Congress Wednesday that the military situation in Afghanistan likely will "get harder before it gets easier." Yet Gen. David Petraeus, who executed the Iraq surge in 2007 ...  

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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Progress against the insurgency in Afghanistan probably will be slower than during the buildup of U.S. forces in Iraq two years ago, and the war will be "harder before it gets easier," a top U.S. general said Wednesday. Gen. David ...  

Progress against the insurgency in Afghanistan probably will be slower than during the buildup of U.S. forces in Iraq two years ago, and the war will be "harder before it gets easier," a top U.S. general said Wednesday. Gen. David Petraeus, who executed the Iraq surge in 2007, told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that he supports the upcoming escalation of U.S. forces in Afghanistan.  

ZAKARIA: In 2003, after the fall of Baghdad, you were placed in northern Iraq, in Mosul, commanding the 101st Airborne Division. And you decided that you needed to fight the war in a different way.     

A top-ranking American military official warned Congress Wednesday that the military situation in Afghanistan likely will “get harder before it gets easier.” Yet Gen. David Petraeus, who executed the Iraq surge in 2007, told the Senate Foreign ...  

Gen. David Petraeus, who commands U.S. forces in the Middle East, said he does not expect progress in Afghanistan to mirror the quick and dramatic results achieved under the troop surge in Iraq in 2007.  

Gen. David Petraeus, head of U.S. Central Command, and Karl Eikenberry, Ambassador to Afghanistan, testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee about the new strategy for the war in Afghanistan, which President Obama announced last week. The plan includes sending 30,000 additional U.S. troops to that country. Gen. Petraeus was the U.S. commander during the 2007 troop “surge” in Iraq. Length: 2 hr. 34 min.Published: Today at 10am (ET)  

Obama's Nobel Peace Prize already took the cake, so this takes the fudge: MoveOn.org, the Democratic Party's fundraising and PR PAC, is urging all of us to join a global rally, against global warming, on 10.24.2009. In San Francisco, they want us to show up at Justin Herman Plaza, at 3:00 P.M. And, they promise that: "There will even be events in Afghanistan and Iraq."  

MARK COLVIN: David Petraeus is a celebrated four-star general in the United States. Now Australia has honoured him for his leadership of coalition forces while he was commander in Iraq. General Petraeus received the Order of Australia at a ceremony ...  

They seem to want us to appreciate them now that President and Commander-in-Chief Obama, and the Democratic Party, are controlling and escalating the U.S. war(s) and occupations for fossil fuels, uranium, and military industrial minerals. The U.S ...  

IT was one of those excruciating moments in Australian politics. Defence Minister John Faulkner last night gave US General David Petraeus one of Australia's highest honours, the Order of Australia, for his distinguished service against terrorism in the Iraq war. Only six years ago, Senator Faulkner had opposed the war and challenged claims that Iraq posed a terrorist threat. During a censure motion in parliament against the Howard government...  

Gen. David Petraeus, who executed the Iraq surge in 2007, told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that he supports the upcoming escalation of U.S. forces in Afghanistan  

A top U.S. general warned Congress on Wednesday that progress against the insurgency in Afghanistan will likely be slower than during the surge of American forces in Iraq two years ago.