Armed services committee progress report-General David Petraeus and Ryan Crocker, the US ambassador to Iraq

Testimony from the Hearings : Gen. Petraeus
Listen: Gen. David Petraeus' Opening Statement to the Senate Armed Services Committee
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Text: Petraeus' Opening Statement to the Senate Armed Services Committee (PDF)
Graphics: Charts Accompanying Petraeus' Testimony (PDF)
Listen: Petraeus: 'Significant but Uneven Progress in Iraq' - add
Listen: Petraeus: 'A Period of Consolidation and Evaluation' Before Further U.S. Troop Reductions - add
Listen: Petraeus: Iran's 'Destructive Role' in Iraq - add -
Ambassador Crocker
Listen: U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker's Opening Testimony - add
Text: Crocker's Prepared Opening Statement (PDF)
Listen: Crocker: 'There is Progress' in Iraq -add
Listen: Crocker: Iraq's Move in Basra Shows Maliki's Commitment -add
Listen: Crocker: Negotiations on the Future of the U.S.-Iraq Relationship -add
Presidential Candidates
Listen: Democratic Sen. Hillary Clinton: 'Irresponsible to Continue' Failed Policy -add
Listen: Clinton: 'Vague' Conditions for Progress in Iraq -add
Listen: Republican Sen. John McCain: Leaving Behind a 'Successful Mission' -add
Listen: McCain: Reject Calls for 'Reckless' Withdrawal from Iraq -add
Listen: Democratic Sen. Barack Obama: Defining Success in Iraq -[2 min 50 sec] add
Listen: Obama: Using a Withdrawal Timetable to Pressure Iraqis -[2 min 33 sec] add

US Shifts Focus on Its Main Adversary in Iraq to 'Special Groups'
BAGHDAD -- The top U.S. commander has shifted the focus from al-Qaida to Iranian-backed "special groups" as the main threat to a democratic Iraq - a significant change that reflects both the complexity of the war and its changing nature.
Bush Administration Steps Up Criticism of Iran's Role in Iraq
WASHINGTON — President Bush warned Iran on Thursday that the United States will "act to protect our interests," as the White House heightened its rhetorical attacks on Tehran for allegedly shipping sophisticated roadside bombs to Iraq and supporting Shiite Muslim militias there
Cal Thomas: Armed services committee progress report
David Petraeus and Ryan Crocker, the US ambassador to Iraq, before the Senate Armed Services Committee, one profound truth came shining through. ...Petraeus, Crocker Start Day 2 on Capitol Hill FOXNewsConversation with Rep. John Kline about Iraq hearings Minnesota Public RadioGen. Petraeus, Amb. Crocker testify before US Armed Services Committee World Student Press AgencyKNDO/KNDU - Town Hallall 177 news articles » Ledger Independent
Majority Whip Disappointed by Iraq War AssessmentNPR - Apr 9, 2008Petraeus, the top military leader in Iraq, made the recommendation on Tuesday during testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee. ...McCain supports Petraeus while Democratic rivals push back Marshall News MessengerPresidential hopefuls grill Petraeus Providence JournalPolitical campaigns meet military campaign Los Angeles TimesMinnPost.com - Buffalo Newsall 1,276 news articles » - Sky News
Second troop surge in Iraq unlikely, top commander says (2nd Roundup)Monsters and Critics.com - Apr 9, 2008'It seems to me that what you've given to your chain of command is a plan which has no end to it,' Carl Levin, chairman of Senate Armed Services Committee, ...
'Video: Petraeus Recommends Suspending Troop Drawdowns'));
Video: Petraeus Recommends Suspending Troop Drawdowns AssociatedPress
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Recent Developments Signal Progress in Iraq, Envoy Crocker Says
Crocker and General David Petraeus, who commands the US-led coalition forces in Iraq, testified April 8 before the Senate Armed Services Committee and also ...Levin slams $500M Iraq request DetNews.comPetraeus and Crocker face Congress for a second day Talk Radio News ServicePetraeus Says Iraq Security 'Fragile And Reversible' Free Internet PressNewsOK.com (subscription) - CBS Newsall 608 news articles »
Citizen
Petraeus' Remarks During the House Committee on Armed Services ...Washington Post, United States - Apr 9, 2008PETRAEUS: Well, Mr. Chairman, Congressman Hunter, members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to provide an update on the situation in Iraq and ...The Petraeus-Crocker report Washington TimesHighlights From the Senate Armed Services Committe Power LineGrim report from Gen. Petraeus puts Iraq war back in campaign ... Allentown Morning CallSioux Falls Argus Leader - DEBKA fileall 337 news articles »