General David Petraeus, in his first news conference in Baghdad since he took command last month, also said he saw no immediate need to request more U.S. troops, but reinforcements already requested would likely stay "well beyond the summer".

"There is no military solution to a problem like that in Iraq, to the insurgency of Iraq," Petraeus said.

"Military action is necessary to help improve security ... but it is not sufficient." [emphasis added]

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Well, after a statement like that I’m thinking Petraeus might be looking for a new job. We all know how that revolving door works in the “with us or against us” Bush administration.

The response from Bush & Co., SURGE!