Towards the end of the interview, Patreaus praises our troops...something a good leader always does; he also gives some praise to the Iraqi’s who really are trying, despite what the media says.
Bottom line last question: Do you feel we can win. Patreaus responds, if I didn’t think we could, I wouldn’t be here in Iraq.
Patreaus: "Yes. If I didn’t, I wouldn’t be here leading the finest of America’s men and women putting their lives on the line".
Patreaus came across very well in this interview. Solid, no nonsense, with a very thorough understanding of the military and political challenges in Iraq. He’s impressive.