Hey troops, this is Gen. David Petraeus saying thanks for your tremendous work in Iraq, Afghanistan and around the world. You really are the new greatest generation. 
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BASRA, IRAQ - OCTOBER 18: People gather around a Land Rover as it arrives at the village Al Houta on October 18 2008 near Basra, Iraq. The trip by the 51 Sqn Royal Air Force Regiment Force Protection Wing was part of a 'key leader engagement' (KLE) visit to the village close to the Basra Airbase to recruit local labour and engage with the village shiek. Visits of this type are seen as key in efforts to continue winning the support of the local Iraqi population. Although improved security in the region has brought some benefits such as improved trade and commerce, much of the infrastructure remains in a poor state of repair. Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown has indicated that the number of UK troops could be scaled down - especially as the security situation in the south of the country continues to improve.
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Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) speaks during a campaign rally in the rain at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, September 27, 2008.
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A puppy stands on a truck carrying people to be evacuated from the area in preparation for the approach of Hurricane Gustav in Batabano, on the southern coast of Cuba, August 30, 2008. Powerful Hurricane Gustav roared toward western Cuba on Saturday with 125 mph (205 kph) winds on its way to the oil-rich Gulf of Mexico after a deadly pass through the Caribbean.
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BANGKOK, THAILAND - AUGUST 30: A member of Anti-government People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) stands behind barbed wire outside Government on August 30, 2008, in Bangkok, Thailand. The protesters want to unseat the seven-month old coalition government lead by Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej.
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Juventus midfielder Tiago, of Portugal, reacts after an injury during the Italian Serie A major league soccer match against Inter Milan at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008.
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Segolene Royal, former Socialist Party presidential candidate speaks on the set of France's private TF1 television news programme in Boulogne-Billancourt near Paris on November 22, 2008. Royal received 49.98 percent of the votes in the second round vote on Friday and was defeated by Martine Aubry, the Mayor of Lille and author of the controversial 35-hour working week who received 50.02 percent of the ballots.
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Alban Preaubert of France performs his men's free skating on the 2nd day of the figure skating Cup of Russia, the fifth leg of the ISU Grand Prix series in Moscow on November 22, 2008. Preubert took third place in the competition.
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Netherlands' Ibrahim Afellay, left, and Wesley Sneijder react after Ruud van Nistelrooy scored during the quarterfinal match between the Netherlands and Russia in Basel, Switzerland, Saturday, June 21, 2008, at the Euro 2008 European Soccer Championships in Austria and Switzerland.
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GUADALAJARA, MX - NOVEMBER 16: Paula Creamer of the United States walks to her ball on the 18th hole during the final round of the Lorena Ochoa Invitational at Guadalajara Country Club on November 16, 2008 in Guadalajara, Mexico.
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WEST PALM BEACH, FL - NOVEMBER 22: Seon Hwa Lee of South Korea plays a bunker shot on the eighth hole during the third round of the ADT Championship at the Trump International Golf Club on November 22, 2008 in West Palm Beach, Florida.
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Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif poses after she was announced as a new brand ambassador for Nakshatra, one of the India's jewellery brands, in Mumbai August 5, 2008.
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Quotes about David Petraeus
U.S. Gen. David H. Petraeus said during a visit to the Pakistani capital of Islamabad this week that he would heed the Pakistani government's concerns about the U.S.-led, cross-border strikes. But during a subsequent visit to Afghanistan this week, Petraeus touted the success of such attacks in eliminating top Taliban commanders. He has made no express promise to end the missile strikes.
was said
in Counterpunch
Depending on the recommendations of US General (David) Petraeus coming later, I have the impression from Obama’s advisors at this moment that the policy will be go for a surge and then negotiations
said David Ignatius
One of my favorite [General of the Army George C.] Marshall quotes was about Eisenhower, whom he described as a model of a modern commander: part general, part diplomat, part administrator ... I think that's an apt description of David Petraeus.
was said
in DVIDS
You have a very unique opportunity today to listen to this great soldier, scholar, commander, thinker, athlete and leader of troops, a great American and a great American soldier, General David Petraeus.
was said
in Malaysia Sun
The idea is supported by Gen. David Petraeus, who will assume responsibility this week for U.S. policy in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Gen. Petraeus used a similar approach in Iraq, where a U.S. push to enlist Sunni tribes in the fight against al Qaeda in Iraq helped sharply reduce the country's violence. Gen. Petraeus earlier this month publicly endorsed talks with less extreme Taliban elements
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in Webindia123
