Petraeus: 'We're Not Seeking A Jeffersonian Democracy' In Iraq

In response to a speech (and it can't be called anything else) by Rep. Robert Wexler (D-Fla.) on "Why are we fighting in Iraq?," Petraeus gave an interesting response: "We are not seeking a Jeffersonian democracy here."

Petraeus' point was that U.S. military leaders aren't seeking a perfectly functioning government in Iraq - what Petraeus called "the Holy Grail" - in order to delare victory and go home. Just one that works pretty well. It was an interesting statement and one needs further exploration. Is it a shift in goals for the United States in Iraq?