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President’s Endorsement Grounded in Results (Rep. Jim Saxton)

Gen. Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker first came to the House and Senate to lay out the current military and political situation in Iraq. Their report was encouraging for those who are open to clear and factual information. The surge appears to be working, even though Gen. Petraeus identified clear areas for improvement. The President’s endorsement of the general’s strategy seems grounded in results outlined publicly this week.