Preparing for Petraeus Testimony

Today is September 11th -- a day that invokes so many memories - both tragic and heroic. I spent much of the morning preparing for General Petraeus' appearance before the Senate Armed Services Committee this afternoon.

I still find it hard to believe that Moveon.org ran a full-page ad in the New York Times referring to this fine soldier as "General Betray Us." Regardless of what one thinks our policy in Iraq should be (or should have been), this intelligent, thoughtful man, who has devoted his life to serving America, deserves better. I look forward to hearing his testimony and having the chance to question him this afternoon.