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I appreciate that, Admiral, and I would hope, perhaps, that the committee would send a very clear message to Secretary Gates and the Pentagon that we want that assessment done as quickly as possible.

Because my goal here is to not allow capitulation to Putin.

I asked General Petraeus--this was really more of a plea; some have characterized it as a prayer--that we not send our new troops into Baghdad without being fully equipped and ready.

I hope he's reminded of that. He is not meeting with a friend. He is meeting with an adversary, and an adversary who hopes to play him.