Hmmmm, that's interesting because here is the latest article from MSNBC. Apparently this assessment was provided to Obama three weeks ago and it just leaked out on Monday. I guess the president has been too busy visiting all the 'acceptable' news talk shows and hanging out with Jay Leno to dedicate his attention to the request of this esteemed general.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32959957...ews-peoria_il/

Is that news source reputable enough?

okay, here is another:

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?...ted;photovideo