CIA chief Petraeus resigns
David Petraeus has resigned as director of the CIA after admitting he had an extramarital affair.
CIA chief Gen. David Patreas has resigned, according to intelligence sources quoted in the US media. He has cited personal reasons behind this decision, but MSNBC is saying that an extra-marital affair of Patreas is the reason behind it.Obamas national security team is likely to get an overhaul after his re-election and there are also speculations about the change of current Secretary Defense, Leon Panetta.It may be mentioned here that Gen. Patreas was made CIA chief last year when Leon Panetta was elevated as Secretary Defence.The source said Petreaus admitted to an extra-marital fair and that is why he is resigning.Heres Petraeus letter:Yesterday afternoon, I went to the White House and asked the President to be allowed, for personal reasons, to resign from my position as D/CIA. After being married for over 37 years, I showed extremely poor judgment by engaging in an extramarital affair. Such behavior is unacceptable, both as a husband and as the leader of an organization such as ours. This afternoon, the President graciously accepted my resignation.As I depart Langley, I want you to know that it has been the greatest of privileges to have served with you, the officers of our Nation’s Silent Service, a work force that is truly exceptional in every regard. Indeed, you did extraordinary work on a host of critical missions during my time as director, and I am deeply grateful to you for that.Teddy Roosevelt once observed that life’s greatest gift is the opportunity to work hard at work worth doing. I will always treasure my opportunity to have done that with you and I will always regret the circumstances that brought that work with you to an end.Thank you for your extraordinary service to our country, and best wishes for continued success in the important endeavors that lie ahead for our country and our Agency.With admiration and appreciation,David H. Petraeus- Contributed by Awais Saleem, Dunya News correspondent in Washington, DC
