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You cannot deal with an industrial-strength extremist problem just with force of arms. You have to have that political component as well.

From David Petraeus

During the surge and in the years after the surge, Iraqi forces fought and died for their country at vastly higher numbers than did U.S. and coalition forces. We know that they can fight.

From David Petraeus

Rumors of the American demise... have been greatly exaggerated.

From David Petraeus

I've been in a position before where a president has turned to me in the Oval Office in a difficult moment, without any pleasantries, and said, 'I'm asking you as your president and Commander in Chief to take command of the international security force in Afghanistan.' The only response can be, 'Yes, Mr. President.'

From David Petraeus

Obviously, resilience matters. I was no stranger to adversity, but it's different when it's personal. Not something I would recommend.

From David Petraeus

Ungoverned spaces in the Islamic world will be exploited by people who wish us ill. They will not be contained.

From David Petraeus

I am not going to second-guess my old battlefield comrades from Iraq and Afghanistan; each has his own reason for what he has done.

From David Petraeus

I don't comment directly on actions or statements of candidates.

From David Petraeus

Only Nixon could have gone to China. Anyone else would have been criticised from the Right.

From David Petraeus

If you're asked, you've got to serve - put aside any reservations based on campaign rhetoric... and figure out what's best for the country.

From David Petraeus

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