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October 8, 2008 bVideo/b: Gen. David Petraeus’ Speech at Heritage writes:

[...] Rob Bluey wrote an interesting post today onbVideo/b: Gen. David Petraeusâ?? Speech at HeritageHere’s a quick excerptGen. David Petraeus, former commander of Multi-National Force-Iraq and soon-to-be commander of US Central Command, spoke at Heritage this morning. The full bvideo/b of his presentation is available below. Live bVideos/b by Ustream. [...]

October 8, 2008 Zach, Washington writes:

I am curious as to whether or not the slide deck from this presentation is available.

October 9, 2008 Nicholas Fitzgerald, Los Angeles writes:

Hooah!

October 9, 2008 Some Truth | Nicholas Fitzgerald writes:

[...] here is a speech given by Gen. David Petraeus at The Heritage Foundation today. It’s about an [...]

October 9, 2008 Major O. Kent Strader, Brussels, Belgium writes:

Thanks for posting General Petraeus’ briefing on the effects of the Surge. I was one of General Odierno’s two Surge planners and it gives me a great deal of satisifaction to see the great work our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and civilians have done to secure the population, transition much of the security efforts to the Iraqis, support an Iraqi political dialogue and reduce Iraq’s extremist safe havens. This will be one of the most important enterprises I had the chance to take part in in my life. Thanks again for posting General Petraeus’ briefing.
Major O.K. Strader
IMS, NATO HQ
Brussels, Belgium

October 10, 2008 Patrick Barry: John McCain’s Blundering Week On Foreign Policy | NewsMesh writes:

[...] Petraeus, the speech was damaging. [Washington Independent, 10/8/08. General David Petraeus, 10/08/08] Grim Intelligence Estimate on Afghanistan warns of dire consequences of American neglect and the [...]

October 10, 2008 Patrick Barry: John McCain’s Blundering Week On Foreign Policy | Holly Swanson writes:

[...] Statements by General Petraeus undercut McCain. Earlier this week, General David Petraeus delivered a speech at the conservative Heritage Foundation that undermined several positions held by Senator McCain. Petraeus first undercut McCain’s fervent support for using the “same strategy” in Afghanistan that was used in Iraq, by saying bluntly “every situation is unique.” “Petraeus also came out unambiguously in his talk at Heritage for opening communications with America’s adversaries, a position McCain is attacking Obama for endorsing. Citing his Iraq experience, Petraeus said, ‘You have to talk to enemies.’” Finally, on Pakistan, an area where McCain has criticized rival Barack Obama for stating his intention to strike at al-Qaeda safe-havens, Petraeus addressed “the need to ‘take away and hold the strongholds and safe havens’ possessed by Al Qaeda in Iraq during 2007 and 2008, saying that without doing so, the rest of the counterinsurgency strategy ‘won’t work.’” For McCain, who for months has “wrapped himself in the mantle” of General Petraeus, the speech was damaging. [Washington Independent, 10/8/08. General David Petraeus, 10/08/08] [...]

October 11, 2008 Henry P. Day, Jr., Beaverton OR writes:

Would like to get a transcript of General Petraeus’ speech. Any chance one being made? Cannot download video.

October 12, 2008 Flopping Aces » Blog Archive » General Petraeus At Heritage writes:

[...] The powerpoint presentation that the General used can be viewed here: (h/t The Foundry) [...]

October 12, 2008 Gen. Petraeus backs Obama: ‘You have to talk to enemies.’ | PoliticsMuch.com writes:

[...] McCain has constantly mocked Obama by saying Barack’s attitude of negotiating with our enemies is a clear indication of his lack of experience in foreign policy matters. McCain also cites Gen. Petraeus as often as he can as he tries to use his support of “the surge” to demonstrate his judgement. Well, Gen. Petraeus just destroyed his argument with his appearance at the Heritage Foundation. [...]

October 12, 2008 Petraeus says “Talking to Enemies leads to ….well…not victory…but good things.” « Robot Pirate Ninja writes:

[...] a case of comically awful timing, Petraeus yesterday gave a talk at the Heritage Foundation in which he more or less echoed Barack Obama’s views on negotiating with hostile foreign [...]

October 23, 2008 Guerra y Paz » Blog Archive » Elecciones USA: Obama como comandante en jefe writes:

[...] Obama quiere poner el foco de la llamada guerra contra el terrorismo. Y como Obama está ganando, el general Petraeus prepara ya sus discursos sin descartar una negociación con los talibanes ( o para ser más precisos con determinadas tribus pastunes), siguiendo la misma estrategia que [...]

October 24, 2008 Wonk Room » You Don’t Want To Have This Fight, Wehner writes:

[...] at levels not seen since early 2004.” Speaking at the Heritage Foundation earlier this month, General David Petraeus noted that attacks had decreased from a high of 180 per day in 2007 to 25 per day. 25 is better than 180, [...]

November 7, 2008 palma t poochigian writes:

MY SUPPORT FOR GENERAL PETRAEUS IS SO GREAT. HE MASTERED THE IRAQ WAR WITH THE SURGE. MC CAIN SUPPORTED IT. THAT IS THE PROOF OF ALL. THE AFGHANISTAN SITUATION IS SEPERATE. IRAN IS ANOTHER SITUATION. LETS FACE IT OBAMA HAS ALWAYS MADE THE WRONG DECISION. THIS WAR IS SO VITAL TO GET IT TO END. DO YOU ALL REALIZE THAT SOLDIERS ARE LIVING BECAUSE OF THE SURGE. DO NOT TRY TO PUT MC CAIN DOWN. HE IS A REAL PATRIOT. NOT JUST A COMMUNITY ORGANIZER.
WHEN WILL WE LEARN THAT WE HAVE THE WRONG PERSON AS PRESIDENT…THE FANNIE MAE AND FREDDIE MAC REFORM ACT OF 2005 WAS NEVER PASSED BY THE DEMOCRATS. WHAT AM I TELLING YOU ALL. IT IS BLACK AND WHITE..MC CAIN PRESSED THEM TO OVERSEE AND REGULATE IT AND THEY DID NOT. OUR ECONOMY IS AT SO BAD THAT WE NEED A GEN PETRAEUS TO GET IT DONE WITH MC CAIN BY HIS SIDE. CUT GOV. SPENDING. NO MORE PORK. AND KEEP EVERYONE IN THERE HOMES…

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December 18, 2008 Silver Linings in Short Supply writes:

[...] sentiments appear to be gaining ground among US planners too, including CENTCOM commander General David Petraeus and US Defence Secretary Robert Gates, who has been retained by the Obama [...]

December 24, 2008 Irmgard Gordos, Milton, PA writes:

Thanks for printing the above - I was’nt quite sure what to think of McCain before.You put my mind at ease.