Reactions
“His repeated contempt for the civilian chain of command demonstrates a bullheaded refusal to take other people’s judgments into consideration.”
Rep. David Obey, D-Wis.
(McChrystal’s comments were)
“Inappropriate and inconsistent with the traditional relationship between commander in chief and the military. (His future) is a decision to be made by the president of the United States.”
Sens. John McCain, R-Ariz., Joe Lieberman, I-Conn., and Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.
“Obviously, a general and his top brass don’t make statements like these without being frustrated. So I hope that the president’s meeting with General McChrystal will include a frank discussion about what is happening on the ground, and whether the resources and the plan are there to defeat terrorists and accomplish our mission in Afghanistan.”
Rep. Eric Cantor R-Va.