The Return Of General Petraeus?

With Speech, Petraeus Returns to Public Life, ‘Keenly Aware’ of Altered Reputation -- New York Times

WASHINGTON — Since he resigned as director of the Central Intelligence Agency last November after acknowledging an extramarital affair, David H. Petraeus has all but vanished from the national scene.

But in a speech on Tuesday night, Mr. Petraeus will seek to open a new chapter in his career — one that carves out a role for himself as a voice on energy, economic and veterans issues and in the private sector.

Mr. Petraeus’s speech, which will take place at an event honoring veterans and the R.O.T.C. program at the University of Southern California, will begin with an account of the “personal journey” he has undergone since his resignation.

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More News On David Petraeus

Update #1: Petraeus making first speech since resigning from CIA over affair, expected to apologize -- Washington Post/AP
Update #2: Petraeus Launches Return to Public Life -- Newser
Update #3: David Petraeus to break silence over sex scandal -- The Times

My Comment: If I was him I would repair the marriage (if possible), and enjoy retirement. But I am not him (thank God), and I guess this is his way of announcing that he wants to return to public life.

Petraeus Getting Ready For The CIA's Top Job

Gen. David Petraeus speaks during a confirmation hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday. CNN

Petraeus Says He'll Leave Army Behind As CIA Chief -- NPR/AP

Gen. David Petraeus said if confirmed as CIA director, he would drive up to the agency's Langley, Va., headquarters alone, leaving behind his 37-year Army career and his military staff, as he shifts to leading the "silent service."

Petraeus, testifying on Capitol Hill in his medal-laden uniform, assured senators Thursday that he will not impose a military hierarchy at the CIA and will encourage a culture of constructive give and take. His comments were aimed at those who feared a replay of what happened under previous directors, both military and civilian, who brought their own staffs and spurned the agency's culture.

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More News On The U.S. Senate Confirmation Of David Petraeus To The CIA's Director's Post

Senate committee praises Petraeus at CIA hearing -- UPI
Petraeus warmly received at CIA confirmation hearing -- Global Post
David Petraeus says he won't bring his own brain trust to CIA -- L.A. Times
Petraeus calls CIA a ‘bargain’ at confirmation hearing -- Washington Post
Petraeus tells senators he wanted CIA job -- CNN
At confirmation hearing for CIA post, Petraeus peppered with Afghan drawdown questions -- Washington Post
Petraeus Backs 'More Than the Normal' Interrogations -- Newser
Petraeus ponders how far interrogators should go -- AP
Petraeus (Kinda, Sorta) Re-Opens The Torture Debate -- Danger Room
As Gen. David Petraeus shifts to CIA, nature of war shifts with him -- Howard LaFranchi, Christian science Monitor
Will Petraeus Rein In the Drone War? -- Spencer Ackerman, Danger Room