The Petraeus Report
Politics
Anger over 'Betray Us' Ad Simmers on Hill()
September 22, 2007 A newspaper ad critical of Gen. David Petraeus ran two weeks ago, but it continues to resonate in Washington, especially with Republicans. But MoveOn.org is following up with ads targeting the president and other Republican leaders.
Iraq
Pullout Still Tied to Improvements in Iraqi Forces ()
September 14, 2007 The progress of Iraqi-run security forces remains in doubt as U.S. authorities develop an exit strategy. An American general overseeing their training says Iraqis won't be able to operate independently for at least a year and a half.
U.S.
Bush to Bring 5,700 Troops Home by Christmas()
September 14, 2007 President Bush calls his plan to gradually reduce U.S. troop levels in Iraq "a return on success." He calls for an "enduring relationship" with Iraq that will stretch beyond his presidency.
President Bush's Speech on Iraq, Sept. 13, 2007()
September 13, 2007 Read the prepared text of President Bush's speech on Iraq Thursday evening, provided by the White House.
Interviews
Senate Leaders Prep for More Debate on Iraq()
September 13, 2007 The Senate is preparing for President Bush's latest remarks on Iraq and another round of debate on the war in Iraq. Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky and Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada offer their insights in an NPR interview.
Interviews
Petraeus: U.S. Must 'Do the Math' on Iraq Troops()
September 13, 2007 Gen. David Petraeus says U.S. troop levels in Iraq should be further reduced after mid-2008, when they are expected to return to pre-"surge" levels of about 130,000. But he tells NPR that U.S. commanders are still assessing how deep the cuts should be.
Iraq
Political Junkie: The Impact of the Iraq Reports()
September 12, 2007 Lawmakers are considering how recent progress reports from Iraq will affect war policy. Has testimony from Gen. Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker changed opinions in Congress? In this edition of the Political Junkie, guests and callers discuss the prospects of new political strategies for the war.
Iraq
Bush Expected to Endorse Iraq Troop Cut()
September 12, 2007 President Bush will speak on nationwide television Thursday night to discuss his Iraq strategy. He is expected to endorse a recommendation by Gen. David Petraeus for the withdrawal of some 30,000 troops by the end of next summer.
Iraq
White House Race Looms over Questions on Iraq()
September 12, 2007 Four Democratic senators and one Republican running for president grill Gen. David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker in Senate hearings on Monday.
Watching Washington
The Iraq Drawdown as Contradiction()
September 11, 2007 This week's Petraeus-Crocker show on Capitol Hill was every bit the public-relations triumph the White House was counting on all summer. Talk of a drawdown is being embraced as some sort of victory, but it's quite apparent that the U.S. simply has no other choice.
