An Angry Obama Relieves Runaway General McChrystal of Command
source: http://disembedded.wordpress.com/2010/06/25/an-angry-obama-relieves-runaway-general-mcchryst...
-
-
- disembedded
- added this
An angry President Obama removed Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal from his position as Commander of American forces in Afghanistan on Wednesday, and named as his replacement the architect of the 2007 surge in Iraq, Gen. David H. Petraeus. President Obama said he had done so because an article in “Rolling Stone” magazine featured contemptuous quotes from the general and his staff about senior administration officials, threatening to erode trust among administration and military officials, as well as to undermine civilian control of the military.
“War is bigger than any one man or woman, whether a private, a general or president,” President Obama said. “As difficult as it is to lose General McChrystal, I believe it is the right decision for our national security.” “I welcome debate among my team,” he said, “but I won’t tolerate division.”
This piece includes color photographs, as well as the full video of President Obama's remarks.
http://disembedded.wordpress.com/2010/06/25/an-angry-obama-relieves-runaway-gene...
“War is bigger than any one man or woman, whether a private, a general or president,” President Obama said. “As difficult as it is to lose General McChrystal, I believe it is the right decision for our national security.” “I welcome debate among my team,” he said, “but I won’t tolerate division.”
This piece includes color photographs, as well as the full video of President Obama's remarks.
http://disembedded.wordpress.com/2010/06/25/an-angry-obama-relieves-runaway-gene...
-
- groups:
- Community, Politics, Culture, Afghanistan News, 1 more
-
- recommended by:
- disembedded
