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John Cornyn: “When General Petraeus was confirmed, the majority leader called him a great man. My colleague from California referred…”

On the recordSeptember 20, 2007
When General Petraeus was confirmed, the majority leader called him a great man. My colleague from California referred to him as an amazing man, saying: Of course I listen to General Petraeus. The Senator from Delaware said: I do not know anyone better than Petraeus. This is the thanks he gets after 9 months of service in Iraq.
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

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Discussing the recognition of General Petraeus after his service in Iraq.

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