Washington, Sept 6: David Petraeus was sworn in Tuesday as head of the CIA to direct the civilian covert war against Al-Qaeda after years of command in Iraq and Afghanistan as America’s most influential general.
Petraeus, 58, who succeeds Leon Panetta, now the defense secretary, hung up his army uniform less than a week ago after a 37-year military career to take on the new role as spymaster.
“Duty, honor and country,” said Vice President Joe Biden as he swore in Petraeus at the White House.
“The day I met you in Afghanistan, those words came to mind. You have had a truly distinguished career, general. You’ve excelled in every single thing you’ve done.”
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