Petraeus On Surge: Nothing Definitive In September For Congress

Just a few weeks ago, Gen David Petraeus held a press conference at the Pentagon to give an update on progress in Iraq. He told the assembled reporters that he would return in September to give his assessment of the success of the surge, notes Politico's Ryan Grim.

“During Secretary Gates' recent visit to Iraq,” Petraeus said, according to a transcript of the April 26 presser,  “we agreed that in early September, Ambassador Ryan Crocker and I would provide an assessment of the situation in Iraq with respect to our mission and offer recommendations on the way ahead. We will be forthright in that assessment, as I believe I have been with you today.”