10 SEP 07 / "Prelude to Petraeus"

Congress put its faith and confidence in General Petraeus, and today he will report on our progress in the war in Iraq.

Petraeus's biography demonstrates that he is the right man at the right time. And the United States needs such a military leader at this moment in history. Reeling from mistakes that have been made in Iraq, General P is likely to say that we can recover from those mistakes and still achieve our objectives in Iraq.

Because this is not the news that some members of Congress want to hear, his views will undoubtedly be discounted / called into question /

Some may even insinuate that the report is the product of the White House.

Whom to believe? The American people have to believe someone. And right now that person is General David Petraeus.

To withdraw seals our fate -- defeat. Despite all the sacrifices the United States has made.

To echo the words of Mike Huckabee in a recent presidential debate: We broke it. We own it. We are obligated to do the right thing in Iraq. Our withdrawal would be a greater mistake.

With mainstream media reporting that the U.S military is making progress on the ground in Iraq.

Consummate professional soldier. Cool and deliberate spearker will reportedly convey the message that our objectives in

In the leadup to the congressional testimony of General David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker