A Quote by Michael Hastings

The genius of David Petraeus has always been his masterful manipulation of the media.

Michael Hastings

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Michael Hastings
American - Politician
Born: October 6, 1980

If what I've been told is true - and I believe it is, General David Petraeus, a commander with soldiers deployed in two theaters of war, has had multiple meetings with Dick Cheney, the former vice-president of the United States, to discuss Petraeus's candidacy for the Republican nomination for the presidency.

Eric Massa

David Petraeus, the best known American general of his generation. After commanding the American war effort in both Iraq and Afghanistan, he was serving as CIA director when he stepped down suddenly following revelations that he`d had an extramarital affair. That same investigation that turned up evidence of the affair also eventually turned up evidence that General. Petraeus had passed classified information to his mistress.

Rachel Maddow

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

I had been working on a second book with [David] Petraeus called Relentless. Obviously that book and the income that it would have generated went away.

Paula Broadwell

Despite the fact that David Petraeus is now very highly regarded in foreign policy circles because of his record in both Republican and Democratic circles. It`s all pretty extraordinary.

Chuck Todd

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

Paula Broadwell

General David Petraeus is an American patriot and hero.

Brandon Webb

There's no way we can get to the bottom of Benghazi without David Petraeus.

Trey Gowdy

David Shire and I have been happily married for 21 years! We have a 12-year-old son. David is a genius. He writes the most magnificent music and he is a devoted and loving husband and father. I am so blessed!

Didi Conn

I'm not in love with David Petraeus. But I think he does present a terrific role model.

Paula Broadwell

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

Chuck Todd

Obama has proved to be particularly adept at using the media to disseminate his administration's messages, but he is a masterful orator. Bill Clinton, too.

Rebecca Traister

You`ve got David Petraeus who, yes, did, you know, something for which he pleaded guilty.

Andrea Mitchell

We had to communicate through our lawyers a couple of times over the years, and [David Petraeus] told me that people have been like, "Good job, Dave." Congratulating him. That's the double standard. I've concluded that sharing it won't change anything.

Paula Broadwell

Replacing General McChrystal with David Petraeus was a good first step, but more will be needed.