Breaking now-- CIA Director David Petraeus submits resignation
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Bret Baier (@BretBaier) November 09, 2012
General David Petraeus has resigned his post as CIA Director, citing an extramarital affair.
RT @joshrogin: Petraeus' statement to CIA staff on his resignation goo.gl/1q5zd—
Philip Klein (@philipaklein) November 09, 2012
Yesterday afternoon, I went to the White House and asked the President to be allowed, for personal reasons, to resign from my position as D/CIA. After being married for over 37 years, I showed extremely poor judgment by engaging in an extramarital affair. Such behavior is unacceptable, both as a husband and as the leader of an organization such as ours. This afternoon, the President graciously accepted my resignation.
As I depart Langley, I want you to know that it has been the greatest of privileges to have served with you, the officers of our Nation’s Silent Service, a work force that is truly exceptional in every regard. Indeed, you did extraordinary work on a host of critical missions during my time as director, and I am deeply grateful to you for that.
Teddy Roosevelt once observed that life’s greatest gift is the opportunity to work hard at work worth doing. I will always treasure my opportunity to have done that with you and I will always regret the circumstances that brought that work with you to an end.
Thank you for your extraordinary service to our country, and best wishes for continued success in the important endeavors that lie ahead for our country and our Agency.
With admiration and appreciation,
David H. Petraeus
The White House has issued a statement in response:
WH statement: Petraeus "was one of the outstanding General officers of his generation… has made our country safer and stronger."—
Brian Fung (@b_fung) November 09, 2012
Obama reacts to Gen. Petraeus's resignation: I'm completely confident the CIA will continue to thrive bit.ly/RJSq9w—
lesley clark (@lesleyclark) November 09, 2012
Many Twitterers are reacting to the news with shock and disappointment:
#Petraeus cites extramarital affair in resignation from CIA; 3 decades of heroism & marriage out the window for a cheap thrill. Disgraceful.—
Matt Smitty (@fluentblarney) November 09, 2012
RT @GossipAssassin Wow. CIA director Petraeus resigns after admitting an affair. Says "I showed extremely poor judgement." #cia—
clare bousfield (@bellaphonic) November 09, 2012
I looked up to Petraeus too.—
Steve Nava (@Steve_Nava) November 09, 2012
Holy shit. “@HSPI: CIA Director David Petraeus resigns, according to MSNBC”—
Matt Farwell (@mattbfarwell) November 09, 2012
Wow did not see that coming about General Petraeus—
Kirpa Badwal (@k_Badwal) November 09, 2012
Shocked by director Petraeus—
zach durkin (@DHS_Durkin) November 09, 2012
Extra-marital affair huh? WOW Gen Petraeus 37 years yeah very poor judgement. #iQuit—
Li Black (@Queenli) November 09, 2012
Can't believe this junk with #CIA Director #Petraeus retires following confession of an affair! Why General why?!?!?!?—
Ryan Rose (@PastorRyanWOP) November 09, 2012
Seriously Petraeus?!?. Ughh why do all my heroes have affairs. JFK, Bill, Tiger, now you? Nevertheless you were an amazing public servant.—
Winston Roberts (@wrobers93) November 09, 2012
Yikes RT @BreakingNews: CIA Director David Petraeus submits letter of resignation, cites extra-marital affair—
Michael Louis Vinson (@michaelvinson) November 09, 2012
General Petraeus was set to testify next week in a closed hearing on Benghazi:
This Petraeus resignation comes as he is set to testify next week on Capitol Hill in the Benghazi hearing—
Bret Baier (@BretBaier) November 09, 2012
@LisaDCNN Petraeus was also set to testify behind closed doors next week about Benghazi.—
Jimmie (@jimmiebjr) November 09, 2012
And for some, the timing of the resignation is extremely suspect:
BREAKING NEWS…
Petraeus Resigns….. Timing questionable.. fb.me/21lhU0wCI—
Jan Morgan (@JanMorganMedia) November 09, 2012
PLOT THICKENS: Catherine Herridge of FNC Petraeus has resigned on the eve of critical hearings on Capitol Hill re. Benghazi.—
Laura Ingraham (@IngrahamAngle) November 09, 2012
COINCIDENCE?! Petraeus is set to testify NEXT week at a closed door session on Capitol Hill abt Benghazi. Did BHO push him out? This stinks!—
Laura Ingraham (@IngrahamAngle) November 09, 2012
coincidence that Petraeus called as a witness on Benghazi and decides to resign?—
Debbie Shumate (@cerdlk) November 09, 2012
Petraeus' sudden resignation VERY weird considering what happened at #Benghazi. I call bullshit of some sort…—
Judge Abigail (@Ab_Weezy) November 09, 2012
David H. Petraeus (director of the CIA) just sent in his resignation right before he has to testify about Benghazi… suspicious much?—
Zack Brown (@ZckBrwn) November 09, 2012
Petraeus resigns. Why are alarm bells going off in my head about Benghazi? Anyone else?—
Kylie Jane Kremer (@KylieJaneKremer) November 09, 2012
Am I being too cloak-and-dagger for thinking Petraeus was resigned for Benghazi mess, with (real) affair as cover?—
Brett Thomas (@the_quark) November 09, 2012
Seems predictable Petraeus would be the fall guy for Benghazi.—
Jon W Petoskey (@jonwpetoskey) November 09, 2012
Why would #Petraeus resign due to an affair? Democrats have affairs all of the time. Could it be a diversion from #Benghazi? Hmm…#tcot—
Robert F. Hiatt (@RobertFHiatt) November 09, 2012
Petraeus resigns, claims "extramarital affair." Was supposed to testify re Benghazi next week. This is one very suspicious covert affair.—
Monica Crowley (@MonicaCrowley) November 09, 2012
This is Petraeus falling on the sword for not taking blame for #BenghaziCoverUp The alternative must have been death.—
Elisha ^B^ (@ElishaNEWS) November 09, 2012
I'm sure Petraeus resigning was a complete coincidence thisdaylive.com/articles/cia-c…—
David Burge (@iowahawkblog) November 09, 2012
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Update:
Petraeus will no longer be testifying:
With Petraeus’ resignation effective immediately, he will not testify next week & lawmakers are said to be "stunned" by the announcement—
Bret Baier (@BretBaier) November 09, 2012
Petraeus will not testify at Congressional hearings next week on #Benghazi. They are expecting someone else to represent the CIA though.—
Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) November 09, 2012
RT "CIA Dir. Petraeus claims no connex bt resig. & Benghazi. Hell, If he LIES to his wife of 37 yrs, why do we believe him now?" TOUGH.—
Laura Ingraham (@IngrahamAngle) November 09, 2012
So now Petraeus won't be testifying? How CONVENIENT.—
Nathan Wurtzel (@NathanWurtzel) November 09, 2012
Citizens who have been demanding the truth about Benghazi are furious:
How does resigning get Petraeus off the hook for testifying? Any military experts out there know the answer?—
A. J. Delgado (@missADelgado) November 09, 2012
@Gkelly20 Petraeus admits to affair, resigns, now suddenly doesn't have to testify at Libya hearings next week. Something smells.—
Seth (@dcseth) November 09, 2012
UNACCEPTABLE to AMERICA! RT @KatrinaTrinko: Why on earth does Petraeus NOT have to testify because he's resigned? That's absurd #tcot—
(@slone) November 09, 2012
So Petraeus won't be testifying next week at closed #Benghazi hearings. Sine qua non, patriots. Sine qua non. As planned. The fix is in.—
Genevieve (@MrsPolitiKoz) November 09, 2012
Congress needs to subpoena ex-CIA Director David Petraeus to testify on what he did! #TCOT—
(@MinuteMan1776) November 09, 2012
Why can't PETRAEUS BE COMPELLED to testify by Congress?! 4 dead Americans not enough!!! Tragic.—
Lisa R (@LisaUrcruzen) November 09, 2012
So… Petraeus does not have to testify? Just like that? :/ #tcot—
Rockermom (@therockermom) November 09, 2012
@dawnsbrain Very fishy. Republicans and #MSM must demand that #Petraeus testify at #Benghazi hearings.—
Ken Fischetti (@kfischetti) November 09, 2012
There's no reason Petraeus shouldn't testify at the Benghazi hearing, and the president should make sure he does.—
Stefan Becket (@stefanjbecket) November 09, 2012
Petraeus will not testify in Benghazi hearings – Our 4 Dead americans get NO JUSTICE! More cover up—
Ileana G Raspall (@LastFlightIn) November 09, 2012
No. Nobody can. RT @andylevy: Can someone explain why resigning over an affair excuses Petraeus from testifying about Benghazi?—
Debbie M. (@mosesmosesmoses) November 09, 2012
