Everybody wants to talk about sectarian conflicts of the war in Iraq, but the fact of the matter is, Sunnis have lived with Shias in harmony more in the confines of Iraq, in that land, than they have been in conflict. That's an historical fact.
From Jack Keane
In my own mind, it is profoundly disappointing to see what has occurred in Iraq given the sacrifice of our troops, given our commitment to removing Saddam Hussein and putting in place a fledgling government that would have a chance for a stable, secure Iraq.
In 2005 in Iraq, the constitution was written. A new government was elected. That government was trying to take office in 2006.
I have a close association with Gen. Petraeus... What you get in Dave Petraeus is a very unique officer, a combination of intelligence, extraordinary depth of knowledge and understanding.
I remember speaking to a sheik who came back into the political system in late 2008, laid down his arms. His troops became part of the Sons of Iraq, the so-called Sunni Awakening.
My involvement with Guantanamo began as vice chief of staff.
Very unusual in an insurgency to have absolutely no political agenda other than to return to power. Most insurgents have a political side to them.
Radical Islamists spread from Western Africa through the Middle East, all the way to South Asia to sub-Indian continent.
I read people; that's one of my strengths. It's not that I can't be fooled, but I'm not fooled often.
The Pentagon is actually a 10-story building, five up and five down.
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