Gen. Stanley McChrystal released a statement a few minutes after President Obama announced that he had accepted McChrystal’s resignation and would appoint Gen. David Petraeus to lead the Afghanistan War.
“This morning the President accepted my resignation as Commander of U.S. and NATO Coalition Forces in Afghanistan,” McChrystal wrote. “I strongly support the President’s strategy in Afghanistan and am deeply committed to our coalition forces, our partner nations, and the Afghan people. It was out of respect for this commitment — and a desire to see the mission succeed — that I tendered my resignation.”
“It has been my privilege and honor to lead our nation’s finest,” he added.
Petraeus must face a Senate confirmation hearing before he can take over U.S. and NATO forces in Aghanistan. Armed Services Committee Chairman Carl Levin told CNN today those hearings could star as early as next week.
