Hunter Statement on General David Petraeus and Lt. General Ray Odierno Nominations

Apr 22, 2008
Press Release

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Hunter Statement on General David Petraeus and Lt. General Ray Odierno Nominations 

Washington D.C. – U.S. House Armed Services Committee Ranking Republican Duncan Hunter (R-CA) today released the following statement regarding the nominations of General David Petraeus to be the commander of U.S. Central Command and Lt. General Ray Odierno as the commander of Multi-National Force-Iraq: 

“Dave Petraeus has exhibited superb leadership in turning around the situation in Iraq.  As the commanding officer overseeing our efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, he will be able to manifest his leadership in Iraq and the critical theater of Afghanistan.  I have full confidence in his capabilities to lead these efforts. 

“As the former commander of U.S. troops in Iraq, Ray Odierno clearly understands the broad picture.  He worked hand in glove with General Petraeus to implement the new counter-insurgency strategy in Iraq.  He is enormously qualified and will do a superb job in his new role.” 

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