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Petraeus bids farewell to Army
Petraeus says troop support must be top priority
Updated: Wednesday, 31 Aug 2011, 1:03 PM MDT
Published : Wednesday, 31 Aug 2011, 11:19 AM MDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Retiring Army Gen. David Petraeus is arguing that cuts in defense spending must not be allowed to undermine the versatility and flexibility that U.S. forces have developed in fighting wars simultaneously in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Petraeus made the statement Wednesday in looking back over his 37-year career at a retirement ceremony on a sun-splashed parade field at Fort Myer, adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery.
He thanked those he has served with and cautioned the government not to make excessive cuts in the Pentagon budget in coming years. The ceremony was hosted by Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who also is leaving active duty. Mullen called Petraeus and his wife, Holly, "national treasures."
Petraeus will take over as CIA director on Sept. 6.
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