Rep. Tierney: "We've been discussing a little bit here about the goal of the venture here, and I think that General Petraeus has been pretty clear that he'd like to change it from the type of war it's been to one where he wants to defeat insurgents, and that entails in significant part winning the hearts and minds. So I want to read you this quote: ‘Counterinsurgents that use excessive force to limit short-term risk alienate the local populace. They deprive themselves of the support or tolerance of the people. This situation is what insurgents want. It increases the threat they pose.' Do you know who made that statement?"
Prince: "Do I know who made that statement? No, sir."
Rep. Tierney: "That was General Petraeus..."
(h/t The Gavel)
