“General McChrystal had to go. Whatever his virtues as a strategist and commander, the 'Rolling Stone' interview fatally compromised his ability to represent the United States in dealing with allies and to act within the circle of people who must make decisions in Afghanistan.” PeopleStatesAbilityDecisionUnitedUnited StatesVirtueStonesCirclesInterviewsAlliesAfghanistanRollingCommandersRolling StonesStrategist Author:Jim Talent
“General Petraeus is not a miracle worker. He can not be successful unless the president creates greater confidence within his own team about the decisions which the president has himself made.” MadePresidentDecisionSuccessfulGreaterTeamMiracleWorkersBeing SuccessfulCan NotSelf MadeMiracle Worker Author:Jim Talent