Able Quote by Michael Hastings

General Petraeus is a man that has the backbone that somebody like President-elect Trump would love.

— Anthony Scaramucci

David Petraeus, the best known American general of his generation. After commanding the American war effort in both Iraq and Afghanistan, he was serving…

— Rachel Maddow

Petraeus is the finest general I have ever worked for; Holly Petraeus is a great American hero.

— William H. McRaven

I have a close association with Gen. Petraeus... What you get in Dave Petraeus is a very unique officer, a combination of intelligence, extraordinary…

— Jack Keane

General Petraeus is not a miracle worker. He can not be successful unless the president creates greater confidence within his own team about the…

— Jim Talent

General David Petraeus is an American patriot and hero.

— Brandon Webb

Despite the fact that David Petraeus is now very highly regarded in foreign policy circles because of his record in both Republican and Democratic…

— Chuck Todd

I'm really happy for [David Petraeus]. He's exceptionally talented.

— Paula Broadwell

Gen. David Petraeus, commander of U.S. troops in Iraq, Afghanistan and at Centcom, is probably the most decorated officer of his generation.

— David Ignatius

If what I've been told is true - and I believe it is, General David Petraeus, a commander with soldiers deployed in two theaters…

— Eric Massa

It is not astonishing that there are many journalists who have become human failures and worthless men. Rather, it is astonishing that, despite all…

— Max Weber

You`ve got David Petraeus and whatever the pushback might be against [Donald Trump].

— Chuck Todd