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General Patraeus and Ambassador Crocker testified on the situation in Iraq and progress made by the government of Iraq in meeting benchmarks for progress and achieving reconciliation. They r…

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing on the situation in Iraq and Afghanistan. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and vice chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Corps General J…

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing on the nomination of General David Petraeus for reappointment to the grade of general and to be commander, U.S. Central Comman…

Secretary Robert Gates and Chairman Michael Mullen testified about the situation in Iraq, progress made by the Iraqi government in meeting benchmarks and achieving reconciliation, future U.S…

General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker testified about military operations in Iraq, recommendations for future Iraq policy, and the ability of the Iraqi Parliament to meet the security chal…

General Jones and other commissioners testified about their report on security in Iraq and the capabilities of Iraqi security forces operating in tandem with U.S. military forces. They noted…

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing on the Government Accountability Office’s report on the performance record of the Iraqi government. David Walker testified about operations…

Senator John W. Warner talked about his recent trip to Iraq and the future U.S. military commitment to the region. In his remarks he called on President Bush to develop a withdraw plan that …

Lieutenant General Douglas Lute testified about his nomination to serve as Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Adviser for Iraq and Afghanistan. He confirmed that he was …

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing on the nomination of Gen. George W. Casey Jr. to be reappointed to the grade of general and to be chief of staff of the Army. …

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing on the nomination of Lieutenant General David H. Petraeus to be general and commander of the Multi-National Forces-Iraq. He testified about…

Senator Warner and others spoke to reporters about their proposed Senate resolution opposing President Bush’s plans to augment military forces in Iraq and said they opposed any “open-ended” …

The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence held a hearing on intelligence issues related to national security threats. National Intelligence Director Negroponte and other top intelligence c…

Secretary Gates and General Pace testified about the president’s plan to send an additional 21,500 troops to Iraq in an effort to improve security and assist the Iraqi government’s efforts t…

Former Secretary Baker and Former Representative Hamilton testified about the report of the Iraq Study Group on its bipartisan effort to rethink military and political options in Iraq. Among…

Robert Gates testified about his nomination as Secretary of Defense. The hearing focused on the conduct of military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as the future U.S. military ro…

Congressmen spoke to the press after meeting with President Bush to discuss the report by the Iraq Study Group.

General Hayden and General Maples testified at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on operations in Iraq and future military commitment to the region. They spoke about the security sit…

General Abizaid testified about U.S. military operations in Iraq, security concerns in the country, the state of sectarian violence, and future U.S. strategy in the region. In his testimony …

Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John Warner spoke about the situation in Iraq and his observations on the security of the country following a trip to the region. He said that some p…