Congratulates General David Howell Petraeus on his appointment as Commander of the United States Central Command.
Appreciates the impact General Petraeus's counterinsurgency strategy and tactics had in providing security in Iraq, facilitating Iraqi construction, and advancing our country's cause there.
Commends General Petraeus for his leadership of the surge of U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq.
Commends and expresses gratitude to the members of the Armed Forces on their success and service with respect to Iraq.