Petraeus: 'You Cannot Win The Iraq War Solely In Iraq'

By John Bresnahan

(The Politico)  In response to a question from Rep. Solomon Ortiz (D-Texas) on U.S. diplomatic initiatives in support of its military effort in Iraq, Petraeus told lawmakers that "You cannot win in Iraq solely in Iraq."

Petraeus said "by and large" that "most of the foreign fighters" entering Iraq come from Saudi Arabia, North Africa, and "other countries in the region."

Petraeus talked about U.S. efforts to persuade other regional governments to block these individuals from getting into Iraq, but added "more needs to be done."