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Biden on Spy Swap: 'We Got Back Four Really Good Ones'
-Tom DiemerVice President Joe Biden says the U.S. got a good deal in the spy swap with Russia because "we got back four really good ones" from our old Cold War adversary.
Petraeus Assumes Command in Afghanistan
-Bruce DrakePetraeus said the effort to turn back the Taliban insurgency was at a "critical moment" and vowed, "We are in this to win."
Afghanistan Journal: Why I Wouldn't Have Written the McChrystal Story
-David WoodIf Gen. McChrystal had deep, bitter disagreements with the White House, Michael Hastings should have written that story. But he chose to go with trash-talk.
Obama's a Woman? Bill Clinton's Black? Why Can't We Be Ourselves?
-Mary C. CurtisCriticizing the president for policy or demeanor or anything else is fine. But emasculating him based on worn-out stereotypes is depressing.
General Stanley McChrystal to Retire With Four Stars
-David SessionsGen. Stanley McChrystal told the Army he plans to end his career after being relieved of command in Afghanistan.
Stanley McChrystal Exits; How About the Frat-House Culture He Fed?
-Sandra FishWould Gen. Stanley McChrystal's fate have been different had he received the benefit of more women in decision-making roles?
Vatican Rebukes Cardinal for Criticizing Colleague on Sex Abuse Comments
-David GibsonAn extraordinary call to the papal woodshed may indicate closing church ranks against abuse charges.
Pentagon: We Are Not Bogged Down in Afghanistan
-David WoodTop military leaders see slow, hard progress in Afghanistan and are confident in the new U.S. commander, Gen. David Petraeus.
Petraeus 'Best Hope' for Afghanistan, but War Issues Looming on Capitol Hill
-Patricia MurphySenators welcome the appointment of Gen. David Petraeus but express concerns about the timetable for withdrawal and the administration's commitment to the war.
Petraeus Confirmation Hearings Planned by Next Tuesday
-Patricia MurphyThe Senate Armed Services Committee will hold a confirmation hearing for Gen. David Petraeus to take of the command of American forces in Afghanistan no later than Tuesday, June 29.
Obama's Petraeus Move: Good Management -- Hold the Psychoanalysis
-Jill LawrenceThe president didn't need a lot of time to make his decision to fire McChrystal and hire Petraeus. We don't need a lot of psychoanalysis about what this says about him.
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