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Archive Home > 2008 > September > 16 > In Iraq, Gates praises Petraeus

In Iraq, Gates praises Petraeus


September 16, 2008

BAGHDAD — Defense Secretary Robert Gates landed here Monday to meet Iraqi officials and preside over today’s change-of-command ceremony as Lt. Gen. Raymond Odierno takes over from Gen. David Petraeus as the senior American officer in Iraq.

Gates’ unannounced visit....

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