Washington, Nov. 10 (ANI): The resignation of CIA director David Petraeus has triggered an outpouring of bipartisan support for a former general, whose leadership in the US military is credited with turning the tide of war in Iraq.
Petraeus led US forces in both Afghanistan and Iraq before taking charge of America's top intelligence agency, and was under investigation by the FBI over an alleged extra-marital affair with his biographer, Paula Broadwell. He resigned from his post after admitting to the affair.
"Petraeus will stand in the ranks of America's greatest military heroes His inspirational leadership and his genius were directly responsible - after years of failure - for the success of the surge in Iraq," Politico quoted Sen. John McCain, as saying in a statement.
According to the report, US President Barack Obama said Petraeus "provided extraordinary service to the United States for decades."
Rep. Peter King, chairman of the Homeland Security committee, also praised his military service, and said he regrets his resignation.
"General Petraeus is one of America's most outstanding and distinguished military leaders and a true American patriot. I hold General Petraeus in the highest regard, regret his resignation, and wish him and his family the very best," he said. (ANI)
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