APPENDIXA Case Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 1 of 64 INDEX . Mr. William E. Albrecht ..1 Professor Graham Allison Prime Minister Tony Blair ..5 Mr. David G. Bradley ..6 Mr. Paul W. ..7 Colonel (Ret) Joseph ..9 Ambassador Ryan Crocker ..11 Mr. Thomas E. ..13 Senator Diane Feinstein NIL Sander Gerber ..l7 Ambassador Michael Gfoeller. Mr. Sidney Goodfriend .22 Senator Lindsey 0. Graham .23 Mr. Stephen J. .25 The Honorable Jane Harman Command Sergeant Major (Rot) Marvin L. Hill ..27 Ms. Kimberly Kagan General (Ret) John M. Keane ..3l .34 Ms. Erika Larsen ..35 Senator Joseph I. Colonel (Rot) John General (Rot) Barry R. McCaffrey ..40 Mr. William MeNulty ..41 Admiral (Rat) William H. MeRaven ..43 Mr. KennethB. ..44 Admiral (Rot) Michael G. Mullen Lt. Colonel (Ret) John A. ..47 . Colonel (Rat) Keith Nightingale Dr. C.L. Max Nikias Mr. Michael Professor Meghan O?Sullivan ..57 Colonel Everett S.P. Spain Mr. Robert E. Zoellick Case Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 2 of 64 8 March 2015 The Honorable David C. Keesier United States District Court 401 West Trade Street, Suite 238 Charlotte, NC 28202 Dear Judge Keesler, I am writing on behalf of my longtime good friend, Gen. (Rot) David Petraeus. i have known David for nearly 45 years, essentiaily since we entered West Point as plebes in July 1970. As young men at West Point, we quickly became good friends, and Spent time together socially while together there. I firmly believe that while at West Point, Dave never intended to make the military a career. instead, after our ?ve year commitment was ful?lled, that five years of mandated service turned into 10, which quickly became 20, then 30 and so forth. And, We always ?rmly believed that things happen for a reason, such that in this case, David?s strongsense of selfless duty to his country became the driving force behind his distinguished military career. That selfless sense of duty also carried over to his relationship with friends. He always found the time to stay in touch with friends like me, which i thought was amazing given the incredible responsibility he bore for so many years while in uniform. Out of uniform, Dave has Continued to give back. As Chair of the KKR Global Institute, he has expanded the footprint and notoriety of that highly respected private equity ?rm. The work also being done by Dave and Holly in support of our veterans has been remarkable. Our company has corporater Sponsored the establishment of a Veteran?s Resource Center on the campus of the University of Southern California, to facilitate student veterans as they matriculate through USC. He has also supported his lovely wife Holly in her care for veteran?s fi nancialiy,'insu ring that veterans are not victimized by those who might otherwiseprey on them for financial gain. Dave has also reached out to I many asking for support of the Johnnie Mac Soldiers Fund. Proceeds from this fund will go to the Children of Fallen Patriots non-profit organization, which his wife Holly has supported since its inception. My. earnest hope is that you will strongly consider the breadth and depth of David?s work contributions, both in and out of uniform, in deciding not to incarcerate him. Should that be your decision, 1 am fully con?dent that Dave will continue, stronger than ever, to have a positive impact on our society. Very truly yours, Q?iw William E. Albrecht, USMA 1974 Executive Chairman of the Board California Resources Corporation (NYSE: 10889 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90024 Case Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 3 of 64 HARVARD UNIVERSITY JOHN F. KENNEDY SCHOOL OF Robert and Renee Belier Center for Science and International Affairs 79 John F. Kennedy Street Cambridge, MA 02138 tel: 617?496?6099 a fax: 617-495-1905 Graham Allison Director April 9, 2015 Honorable David C. Keesler US. District Court for the West District of North Carolina Dear Judge Keesler: I am writing a letter of support for General David Petraeus to provide several points of evidence that may be relevant as you consider your judgment. I do so as someone who has been a professor-at Harvard for four decades, was ?Founding Dean? of Harvard?s John F. Kennedy School of Government, and now direct the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. I have devoted most of my professional life to vm'ting about issues of American national security, and teaching and training students for public service. I am also proud to think of myself as a Charlottean (since I was born there, graduated from Myers Park High School, and lived for most of my formative years there before I went to college). My brother, Jim Allison, is a practicing lawyer in Charlotte. Ihave known David Petraeus professionally for at least a dozen years, in the earlier period more intermittently, more intensely when he wasDirector for CIA, and since he became a Senior Fellow Non?Resident at the Belfer Center. In the process of reviewing his case for an apponnrnent at Harvard, I spent many hours doing due diligence about the appointment, and consulting colleagues, since I knew it was a potential source of controversy. Over the past year and a half as a Senior Fellow, David has been an outstanding member of the several members of the Center who had been skeptical have been quick to acknowledge. He has been actively involved in three major projects at the Center, visited us roughly once a month, and interacted by Skype every other week with a group of fellows and students supporting his project. He has been a thoughtful participant in the Belfer Center community, contributing in particular to our Understanding of issues from energy and Iraq, to terrorism and the prospects of great power war. On the one hand, his lifetime to public service, including 37 years in the army where he served with great distinction, and his shorter stint as Director of CIA, speaks for itself. He is widely acknowledged to be the greatest general of recent times. He took a losing hand in Iraq, imagined a surge (in which ideas were even more 1 Case Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 4 of 64 important than the additional troopsleast a draw, rather than defeat. In the course of doing my checks on him, I asked more than a dozen leaders in the whom I know well whom they thought would be chosen by all currently serving, or recently retired, military officers in a blind test if asked which military of?cer of their generation they admired the most. The answer was David Petraeus. On the other hand, he made a stupid error that led to a meteoric, humiliating fall. At the Myers Park Methodist Church, I learned a line not quoted often enough in Washington: whoever is without sin should cast the ?rst stone. It isnot accidental that the Biblical stories of Samson and Delilah, David and Bathsheba, or Ulysses and theSirens are legendary. How many great men have followed in their footsteps, no one knows. I am not a lawyer, nor am I familiar with the process or considerations that inform sentencing. But as a citizen, if I am judging him (as I do), I think about his life of service and professional commitment, and track record of honorable, distinguished performance, . as well as his sin for which he has paid dearly and will take to his grave. Moreover, given Washington mores that typically lead to other real or alleged victims piling on either for their own ?fteen minutes of fame or for a financial settlement, the fact that this did not occur in this case supports my belief that this was an isolated incident, not part of any pattern. - One more consideration may be relevant. What has he done since his fall? I know him profeSsionally and am not a con?dante. But I observed him spending a signi?cant period of re?ection upon his mistake, repenting, and investing in restoring his relationship with his wife and family. After several months of personal and family rehabilitation, as he thought about the next chapter of his life, rather than simply exiting the public space and becoming rich by taking ,a full time Wall Street job, he chose to teach at CUNY, and to become an active member of Harvard?s Belfer Center community. There, with another Belfer Center Senior Fellow Non-Resident, Bob Zoellick, he produced a signi?cant report on North America that argues for tightening the relationship among the US, Canada, and Mexico, as a way of strengthening the US and its place in the world (a report published by the Council on Foreign Relations). This is one element in the larger project he has undertaken at the Center, entitled ?America?s Next Decades.? There, he and a group of researchers have been drilling down on ways in which five major technological transformations, driven?hy science and technology, offer advantages for the US in the global cempetition. The big idea about these revolutions?m?om the next wave of IT and big data, to the integration of biology and engineering?and the public policy choices that or retard these revolutions? contributions to American competitiveness came from David. Thus the members of our Advisory Committee for this project, which includes Susan Hock?eld (former President of MIT), Meghan O?Sullivan (a professor of practice at the Kennedy School), Venkatesh Narayanamurti (former Dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Harvard), Mary Boies (an active member of Harvard?s Visiting Committee), and me, has learned more from David than he has from us. Case Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 5 of 64 The third project addresses ?strategic command,? examining theater level combat command, especially in international coalition warfare, where General Petraeus? eXperi?ence in both Iraq and Afghanistan provides unique insights about the intersection of military leadership of trOOps down the chain of command, on the one hand, and political masters and politics, on the other. This project is nearing completion and should have a publishable product by the end of this summer. I apologize if this is more than you want to know about the projects. But I have provided it because I believe it is relevant in assessing his continued commitment-to trying to use his rare combination of strategic imagination and judgment about operational realities to improve performance, not only in our military, but in our government and our society. In all of his interactions with faculty, fellows, students, and others at Harvard, his conduct has been exemplary. As expected, several of. our students and fellows raised questions about why the Center invited him to join our community, and we have had a full, forthright discussion. But the overwhelming reaction of those who have had the opportunity to see David in seminars or, projects has been positive and enthusiastic. - So I hope I am not being presumptuous in suggesting that a measure of mercy may be in order. If I can provide any further information that would be relevant for your considerations, do not hesitate to email me or call me at graham allison@hks.harvard.edu and (617) 496-6099,. Yours sincerely, Graham Allison Director, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs; Douglas Dillon Professor of Government, Harvard Kennedy School 3 Case Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 6 of 64 and-51$ 1-7.: - {Harman-:1; '1 . i - -. 21:gumemg; Jr ATLANTICMEDIA David G. Bradley, Chairman March 6, 2015 The Honorable David C. Keesler United States District Court 401 west Trade Street Suite 238 Charlotte, NC 28202 Dear Judge Keesler: With your indulgence, I would like to weigh in on behalf of General David H. Petraeus as you think through ajust sentence, This is the ?rst of this kind of letter I?ve written, but it comes readily and easily and with some conviction. As backgroumi only, I am the owner of Atlantic Media, publisher of The Atlantic, the National Journal and several other publications. In national media for 15 years, he been struck by a phenomenon I had not anticipated. That is that ownership of a media company provides the most interesting perch for watching the city around me. Media allows you to "audit" the public life of Washington, to be in or near the large conversations Without being a participant yourself. And, as I am not in fact ajournalist, there?s no special need for care in speaking with me. in this work, I feel that] have a good feel for the pulse of the city. And, as to General Petraeus, I have some certainty. That which we hear publicly greatest general of his generation, brilliant commander, brilliant public servant, unending energy, great patriot is what I hear in private conversation across Washington. Through the media, no doubt you have read the public appeals by members of Congress and other national leaders that the Justice Department exercise its discretion not to prosecute the general. WhatI can add is that I hear that same argument made, in private conversation, layers and layers and layers deep into the city. There is universal respect for what the General has - accomplished and contributed across his military career. My own thinking is more personal. have known General Petraeus since his command of our troops in Afghanistan. in an intimate setting, it is easyto see a generous and thoughtful nature. It is equally easy to see ambition. It is no accident that General Petraeus has had-a soaring career. But, for this hour in his life, he is brought down. Some measure of justice may take into-account how high the flight and how far the fail. For me, a full measure ofjustice has been meted out. I hate the idea of seeing this man suffer more. All of this said, I would be surprised if the General makes no further and large contribution to his country. It would be hard to undo his inner wiring. This is to the good.- He is a ?ne man with great talent. You have my respect and high regard. Chairmah Case Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 8 of 64 . .ligh$355315: "if . 1. 2 mna -: J: .. . .- - if: Case Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 10 of 64 - .i Collins, eh? March 6, 2015 Hon. David C. Keesier United States District Court 401 West Trade Street, Suite 238 Charlotte, North Caroiina 28202 - Dear Judge iteesler: iwrit'e in support of David Petraeus and urge you to grant clemenoyto him. i have no first-hand knowledge ofthe matters before your court, but I have known David Petraeus for nearly 30 years. He was and is a good man and a public servant with unparalleled accomplishments. Despite his legal troubles, pray that he will one day again be able to regain his place in the nation's leadership. I met Dave when we were both relatively junior of?cers. We later served together on the Army staff and the Joint Staff. Being alumni of the teaching faculty at West Point, we have been in contact for the I last three decades on issues that range from the security environment, the Army that both of us love, and the arcane subject of low intensity con?ict. A few years apart, we wrote doctoral dissertations on that subject. we have broken bread together on three continents. i can't remember a period longer than a month or two when we haven?t spoken or emailed each other. From the moment that I met Dave, I was impressed with him. He was four years behind me in the Army, but he was wise and dedicated beyond his years. He is an intense person, but his intensity was devoted ?rst to the mission, then to his men, and then to himself, He led from the front at all tithes, which explains how he was shot by a ricochet in a training accident. Later, as a general of?cer, he would also miter life-threatening injuries in a sport parachuting accident. Despite these physical problems, for every distant critic, you can find dozens of sergeants who will regaie you with stories of how he - challenged them to beat him on a run or in a push~up contest the was very successful, not because he was a sycophant, but because his units had the greatest accomplishments and the highest morale. in the Pentagon and later, when he revolutionized the Anny and the Marine Corps's approach to counterinsurgency, Dave?s service was characterized by vision, intelligence, transparency, and inclusiveness . Dave had an uncanny knack for being able to see the big picture and ask the most salient question. in 2003, when the division he commanded entered iraq, and most of?cers of his rank were worried about crossing the next phase line, Dave raised the question that had eluded all of his superiors: ?Tell me how this ends.? When there was a unique problem, Dave was the of?cer who time after time was given the task, be it rebuilding the lraqi Army, writing the new doctrine for counterinsurgency, or leading reinforced armies in combat. Twice, when our Anned Forces {altered in the ?eld and national polio-r hung in the balance, two presidents one Republican, one Democrat called on Dave to lead the Surge forces that restored momentum in twotheaters and established the conditions necessary for a safe and secure American withdrawal. 1 Case Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 11 of 64 David Petraeus was the heel of?cer in his generation. imprisenieg him would hurt his family, the Army, and the nation. Please take into consideration the years he spent at war and the pain of separation en him and his family. In your sentencing, I ask you to censltier his singular accomplishments, the price that he and his family have already paid, but mere than that, the paten?al he has for leadership an the nationalstage in the future. if i can be ef further service to the Court, please contact me at the address, abate, or Sincerely, Colon Army, retired .- Case Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 12 of 64 10 March 12, 2015 The Honorable David C. Keesler United States District Court 401 West Trade Street, Suite 238 Charlotte, NC 28202 DearJudge Keesler: i write concerning David Petraeus. served with Mr. PetranS in lraq from March 2007 until October 2008, when he was Commanding General, Multinational Force Iraq and lwas the US. Ambassador to Iraq. We have maintained contact since, both professionally when we were both in government service and personally. Mr. Petraeus led the military effort for the 1.1.5. governmentin lraq and lthe civilian effort. it was a critical time, with the Iraqi state on the verge of collapse as a vicioUS civil war raged, and coalition military forces were unable to stem the violence. Mr. Petraeus was responsible?for implementing a new counterinsurgency strategy against overwhelming odds. Before either of us reached Baghdad, we had agreed that while there was no guarantee of success if our efforts were combined, failure was assured if they were not. For the next 18 months, through the most extreme circumstances imaginable, we'maintained an unprecedented level of civil-military cooperation, from joint meetings with Iraqi political leaders through battle?eld circulation to joint testimony before Congress. We jointly briefed the President and his National Security Council every week. Through this intense interaction, i came to know DavePetraeus as Well as I have ever known anyone. He was tireless, focused and absolutely committed to our mission of stabilizing iraq and setting in motion a long range political process to put the country on a secure footing. Nothing about this was easy. There were days when I felt [couldn?t carry the burden any Ionger..He kept me going. On other days, i hope I did the same for His troops revered him. So did mine. in the most trying circumstances, he found time for the personal gesture, the word of encouragement that would ripple through the ranks. Dave never gilded lilies, whether briefing the Commander in Chief or talking to a rifle squad. He told hard truths and acknowledged bitter setbacks. Yet he always conveyed a resolve and conviction that we could achieve a mission that Sometimes seemed impossible. It kept us going through the worst oftimes. I Case Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 13 of 64 11 Iraq was hard, and it was hard all the time. it is difficult to convey from the outside. in a long and challenging career, i have never faced anything tougher than the mission in iraq. Through it all, there is no one with whom I would rather have stood than Dove Petraeus. Hi5 courage, integrity and Judgment were beyond extraordinary. He went on to serve as commander, US. Central Command, commander of coalition forces in Afghanistan and Director of Central intelligence. observed and worked with him in all these capacities, and saw repeatedly:r that whatever the challenge or crisis, he consistently exhibited the same qualities. Our nation oWes him a great deal. Dave Petraeus continues to provide advice and guidance to many policy makers, legislators, scholars and students. He has given much to this country, and has much to give. in View of his past, Current and future service, i very much hope that he is not given a sentence of imprisonment. - Perhaps the best way i can summarize my view of his character and capability is to say that not only would {trust him with my life, i did. . Thank you for your consideration. Please contact me can provide any further information. Sincerely, weer Ryan Crocker Former Ambassador to lraq 3nd . Case Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 14 of 64 12 DONILN March 21, 2015 The Honorable David C. Kessler United States District Com ?#01 West Trade Street, Suite 238 Charlotte, NC 28202 Dear Judge Keesler: I write with respect to the upcoming senterioing hearing for General David H. Petraeus. i ?rst met General Petraeos whenl became Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor in 2009. At that time General Petraeus was the Commander of .S. Central Command, withresponsibilities for military operations in the Middle East and South Asia, including the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. We oontinued to Work closely together for the next four years as I became US. National Security Advisor and General Petraeus went on to become Commanding General of all forces in Afghanistan and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. In these capacities, we worked constantly together on dozens of dif?cult and complex issues of national seeinin I do not believe that a week? or in most cases even a day, passed without our being in communication. We became close colleagues and have remained friends since his departure from government service. I have seen General Petraeus work under extreme pressure and in circumstances where the issues were exceedingly dif?cult and disagreements were common among officials at the highest levels of our government. in all these settings, General Petraeua conducted himself with great integrity, earning the admiration and trust of his colleagues across the board. I came to admire him as much as anyone with whom [have worked since my first position in government in. 1.977. General Petraeus is a tireless public. Servant. He was deployed in war zones for years over the past decade at great personal sacri?ce to him and his family He faced immense pressure and responsibility in commanding men. and women in two theaters of war. He was and is devoted to those whom he has commanded, as re?ected in the work he has done with veterans organizations since his retirement. General Petraeus? acceptance of his last deployment to Afghanistan exempli?es his sel?ess dedication to our country. In Irate of 2010, Resident Obama accepted the resignation of General Stanley as the U3 Commander of all forces in Afghanistan. This change of command came suddenly and at a particularly dif?cult time in the Afghan war -- that Simmer proved to be the deadliest period of the nor for troops. At that time, General Petraeus was Case Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 15 of 64 13 March 21, 2015 - Page 2 Commander of US. Central Command and among the nation?s most prominent military of?cers. With no advanced notice, the President asked General Petraeus to replace General He immediately agreed, taking a position that had previously reported to him. He deployed to Afghanistan, took on the most dif?cult command in the world, and ensured a seamless transition. In sum, I have come to know General Petraeus as a man of great intelligence, integrity, courage, and dedication. Throughout the decades of his distinguished career, he has shown these qualities time after time. - I strongly endorse the noncustodial penalties to which the government and General Petraeus have agreed. The past two years have been a punishing period for him and his family. He continues to provide unique experience and insights to the nation as we deal with a wide range of continuing national security threats. As a citizen who remains involved deeply in these issues, I believe it is profoundly in the national interest to have General Petraeus fully and freely involved in helping to set the nation?s course. I would be pleased to expand further on any of the points set out on this letter and to answer any questions that the court may have. Respectfully, Thomas E. Donilon Case Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 16 of 64 14 March 11, 2015 The Honorable David C. Keesler 238 Charles R. Jonas Federal Bldg. 401 West Trade Street, Suite 238 Charlotte, NC. 28202 I Dear Judge Keesler: I write with respect to the plea agreement proposed by the US. Departtnent of Justice and David Petraeus pending before your court. While I ?rmly believe that no one is above the law, and that adherence to the law is required regardless of position or stature, I hope the Court, in considering the plea agreement and imposing a sentence, will take into account General Petraeus? extraordinary contributions and his ability to contribute again at a high level to the national security of the United States. . . I ?rst met David in Iraq when he was a Lieutenant General serving as the ?rst Commander of the Multi?National Security Transition Command Iraq, with responsibility for training Iraqi forces and literally writing the manual on U. S. counterinsurgency missions. By this time, he was clearly one of the mo st capable of?cers of his generation and was promoted in rank and position. While several factors led to the success in stabilizing Iraq in the latter part-of Gen. Petraeus? service as Commander of Mold-National Forces - Iraq, his leadership and drive were a major contributor. Between 2007 and early 2011, Gen. Petraeus was the most prominent and respected of?cer in the US. military. I personally had great respect for him, not only for his service and his capability as an of?cer, but for two particular acts: ?rst, General Petraeus was an outspoken opponent of torture and coercive interrogation and detention measures in Iraq. His letter to US. forces in Iraq on the topic was strong, clear, and compelling. Case Document 35-1- Filed 06/08/15 Page 17 of 64 15' Second, in 2010, General Petraeus was serving as the CENTCOM Combatant Commander when the Commander of International Security Assistance Forces (ISAF) in Afghanistan, Gen. Stanley resigned. Despite it being a lower position in the chain of command, Gen. Petraeus agreed to President Obama?s request that he ?ll the ISAF position during this critical time in Afghanistan. There was likely no one else in the US. military who could take on this assignment under the circumstances and be successful. The episode showed Gen. Petraeus? commitment to U.S. troops and his willingness to put our security mission before himself. I had the occasion to work most closely with David when he was nominated and con?rmed to be the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency while I'was chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. He brought to the position an incredible intellect and drive, and members of the Committee greatly valued his analysis and his recommendations. It is unfortunate that his tenure at the Agency was-So short. - . General Petraeus recognizes the error of his actions and has admitted his guilt. As the former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency and a senior commanding officer of the US. Army, he importance of protecting classi?ed information. This past experience makes him regret even more deeply his conduct in this matter. In the past year or so, Gen. Petraeus has begun to return to public service through his teaching and his writing. I believe he will resume that service once his probation ends. I believe the punishment preposed in his plea agreement is fair, and that he recognizes the error of his actions as wellas the importance of protecting classi?ed information. I thank you for considering this recommendation. cerely, -- ianne Feinstein United States Senator Case Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 18 of 64' 6 10mlen: For?glib a?ention of Keg-glen It. is 'a greatheherfpg??te my goe'd? meme general ?Dayid-Feh'aeus. gave, as he is by my seven is a b1}: I to light; .011- him 33.3 heme}: and the impact he hasv?iade femily and ghee ffi?nd is whom yleu?en?t expect whim know is leaking'eut Ef?e Dave has faugh?jme much abcut: a?d_ [?rst met pave late-3 2008 when presented With: the WoodtewWilecm Sehelars. I chose St. Pemfsh?ggi F10?d$b?c$?5?1 wanted-I expes?re't?gthe S?ldier?Seh?l?j; 55:130. revolutiehize?gimilitary "f We via the email,- to which always In. 201 before up the} unifonn, my? Dave at a remarked thafh?e looked; Wim'ag boyish told'meit?etihe hit] a 5?3in pas had aIWeys been despiye at 191611;ij could never achiet??lhat level of vies a mistake {er- a; jriialdes?sf?iltlg)l his- comme?izjfliadqbcen mud-in?h??kng??fe kept felling-me that yet: can you to try haxd. Despif?imy pmtestatio?si Dave kept 'me to my ?t?ege "ie?ei. I had read, aboii?his lbgeh?atry athleticism, but Dave s?ewed me hisx??n?isteimy of land that he too Work to. stay He then, with ?nesse, encemeged me to'pro?elthat I too could become an athlete. So Dave took the time in gain, run, bike with 'me, me ?to paees my physical boundaries, but without" causing me to bellap's?ei Additionalty,~he new: ?akes me feel that I am h?id?ng him although I know lam, (He le??me behind jnet ems-when he was afraid i??ghis her would'beitt'ewed.) than; experienced Dave?s?.j.lg??eg??ip and. abilitym inspire ed towards to ??s?sed whipping battaliohs or was ethe'rs at the same? 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Dave is expert email as a toal?to Case Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 19 of 64 1'7 imez inspire to He-is always inserting?gemels-?ef like de??tiwear undemear under the m1ng bib (Wedmtely he told the thata?er 2 painful tides!) ?deptness expamis his ability to reenter like-myself: Still, Dave-has. always been e?i-lable to get togemer in ?13501:er via phene if] Wanna speaktoihimi the 0111?;- DaVe imitcd me to After a relax?d eve?ihg, he me. babkfto the charting]; canke?gug I- It mme?i?ut ?le W31 was I 31%fith 511213-- Wd Staffsigio' which .116 that we must alwayS miwmequien?e *1 311156 *6 th??l?bby staff in pa?fs. them great belie?t of wit? Dave; bene?t into Oxygen debt, is he is able to give in ?1110'un- ?This is minim gram: level-m: b??pgi?g to bear military (mural experiences. leadeir?; mum-m and how America $191331 is alwa?thegunexpegted: Qgge:y?h?n mug 913d?? .we'h?pp'e?e?d across a 110m: ?lateon. Dave-mesa that-h" . a ?aw ?um-i? my and ?hil?rem as wen as? e?tsg'iwh?gil?w ex'eteiseand We all se?ghe health In gamma many colleagues '51 ?tnessng my transfarwg?ong?gve overd- ?j?-ir ?m?ss am feel batten thins..- Dav?fis- positive impact. I. know mat" "Dave hasifgin?umed fiiany bacause. "Le traiziegr that we Share has Bee 3 Ef?gy-busy, actually Wilding a. business around Petracue referr?le. Dave's 10% _of mento?ii?iled him 'te his pest as Prdfe?sor Petraeus, choosing tolteac'hjet I College. Davejold was so the cemenity at aypublic salami rather than to-t??abh at pasitien is virtually mgr-110110, _.si1bjectsl_ aggrej?'sive 'auii-war pretests, e?en change of ven?e. The Dean-raves to m??bout De?e?s d?di??ation to the Students, land-Dave how 'm?ch he erijojis teaching pe'dque we; plans his weekly schn'?d?le that on Mo?day takes on he will 'not?jgiye les?-i 100%. (H?jis a visithigptefessor a?f?SC as welL at U?iversiiy at this Wrifiiag)? :Dave is'cexgstantly erlhe?ng eii?g??e, with people. ?7119' seekinghis edvice gi?denee. His Beheai?efis pa?k?i'weeks" 'Iin adjzance, wgi?i. he time He seems i9 especially-Z?ipy ?le?gmente?hg' sessid??; and eften mentians OnlliheI-olthef hand, he is '?ecfetive meme receives, eve}: Emma, Dave" is always o?e?ng to help, even to ?i?j?ysiness clients. I have ?ight and . receiizeijg?js amide-6:1 magma: and__ is?iies, insight on current eveiit?s; He is scheduled. to game'- and give my children a nutri?gn peptatk in late April. To keep'me competitive duzing-th?jjwinter, Dave gave mica bicycle that alloWS 113' to dra? and drag each ether around a virtual ?end-Within. a network cloud. He'iS?a terri?c friend. Case Document 35-1 __Fi ed 06/08/15 Page 20 of 64 18 ??aieW-?Stm ?t?m Traj??i??reet . Cardlm; ?e bothigeme?an in meme; siri??sf?gfrag 19; I a. ff a} - ?ili?ct?tgzi?mdi?dange'r?i?% irik- wit}: amine; g-gdjai 1 an a: -of"1raqgram-"0f the E9 "Genera?Eetsa?aes?alitftet - I I .Fleridia. Case Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 21 of 64 Page 3 Dave loves intellectual and physical challenge, but is motivnted by and ?verwhel??ng desire to better the ?ves of individuals and .to help our county. He: has publicly and privately acknowledged his errors, has su?ered, and is reg?rct?xl. I?ve never met surname so disciplined with maximum utilization cf his-thaw. My only criticism cf Dave is that hope'he learns to live more far himself, not just for oth?r?. . In the meantime, Judge Keealeir, I advocate. for Dave's- freedom to continua helping others. - - . AMERICAN consonants ,3 Participating institutions 21" Century Fox AECGM Albee Antigen Aon ATM Bdroloys Block?'ozk Blackstone Bloomberg Boeing Bristol-Myers Squibb Corgm Caterpillar Ceca Colo Colgate? 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Mire-rs Peter Pace David Pelroeus Karl Rove Jim Runes Peter J. Schoomoker Henry Hugh Shelton Jon towed Lawrence H. Somme-'3 Paul Wolfowitz Case DocUment 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 23 of 64 400 Madison Avenue, Suite ?in New York New York 10017 21?. 752 0700 telephone 212 752' 0800 teletox intoltziocousoorg March 5, 2015 Honorable David C. Kessler United States District Court 401 West Trade Street, suite 238' Charlotte, NC 28202 Dear udge .Kessler: i am writing this letter in support of David Petraeus. 1 am a retired investment banker who founded a non?pro?t organization to assist our returning military, American Corporate Partners (ACP). [was ?rst introduced to David when he was running US Central Command and I have spent considerable time with him since he le? the CIA in 2012. in 2012, David joined the Advisory Council of ACP and has been a very active participant in advising me as build our non?pro?t organization. David is very generous with his time both to my organization and several others with which he and are acquainted. i believe! know David reasonably well and have had hundreds of email exchanges and dozens of meetings and calls with him. i have nothing but the highest regard for David both personally and as it. relates to his service to our country. In my capacity as Chairman of ACP, [spend considerable time with senior corporate executives and retired military and I believe it is fair to say that to many of us, David is one of the true American heroes to have ever served our country - certainly one of the very few since WWII. He is a role model to many, many Americans and believe-it would be a terrible result if he were sentenced to prison. Personally, i believe that he has been more than suf?ciently punished for his transgressions? ask that you take the entire package into consideration when you determine sentencing, Sincerely, Awe/rim 675:7-144: 22 . . =1 - - Baghdad I I I s?amdi Wars - rfi as. - . etigahmmitna?? ?gi?igge {if-mg, are. -. I in Af Trait: - . I- - gagfa'ihfs: em sr? fth'a?jakert his Beg-gm - - . I Case Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 24 of 64 hdan?ill,2015 The Henorable David C. Keesler United States District Court 401 West Trade Street sneezss Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 To the Honorable David C. Keesler: I am very pleased to write on behalf of my friend General David Petraeus. It is with honor and appreciation that I take this opportunity but also with a great deal of sadness. lam aware of the facts of the case and General Petraeus? decision to accept responsibility in that regard. I am sure the court will consider all the facts, not just about the case, but about the life of an extraordinary man, General David Petraeus. - As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, I?ve interacted'with General Petraeus for almost a decade and followed closely his time as commander of our forces in Iraq and I Afghanistan. 1 can say, without hesitation, General David Petraeus was an extraordinary military leader who provided incredible leadership during the most dif?cult days in Iraq and Afghanistan. His leadership was inspiring to those under his command and much appreciated by policymakers such as myself. Since 9H 1, General Petraeus and many of his colleagues have spent years away from their families; sad fact is this can take atoll on any family. I do not know exactly the number of days General has been deployed in combat theaters since 9/11, but I . would imagine it adds up to multiple years. The stress of being responsible for thousands of American lives, counseling foreign governments that are trying to become democracies, keeping a dif?cult Congress informed, and being a key advisor to the commander-in?chief were tasks that General Petraeus performed beautifully. . In addition to my interaction with General Petraeus as a .member of the United States Senate, 1 had the pleasure on several occasions to serve under his command as an Air Force reservist. During these multiple but short tours, I Worked on detainee operations in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Some of the most emotional, important decisions we made as a nation were how to detain host country nationals who presented a threat to our forces and the governments we were supporting. General Petraeus was a hands-on commander and understood the signi?cance of detainee operations and'having a transparent system that both protected our forces and other coalition members, as well as the people of Iraq and Afghanistan. Having served in uniform under his command, I had a chance to receive input far di??erent from just being a member of the Senate. I was always appreciative of how much our troops admired General Petraeus and how con?dent they were in his judgment. It always helps the soldier who is in harm?s way to believe Case Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 25~of~64 23 that the commander has their back and best interest above all else. General David Petraeus was beloved and admired because his soldiers knew that he cared and be sacri?ced for his country. I have been a civilian and military lawyer for over thirty-three years and understand the responsibility and challenges that our judicial system faces in cases like this. I know that General Petraeus has been embarrassed and has quietly suffered in ways that moat people could not fully appreciate. The court?s decision in passing judgment on General Petraeus, I am con?dent, will include all the facts of who he is and not just those of his misdeeds. The toll on those who have been ?ghting this war for thirteen years is hard for most of us to appreciate. Some have made the ultimate sacri?ce, some have been broken, and all have been affected including their families. I ?rmly believe that General Petraeus has the desire and ability to continue to serve his country as he is one of the most knowledgeable people I have ever met about the world and the threats we face as a nation. I reSpectfully request that the court strongly consider a sentence without confinement serving the interest of justice. Thank you very much for considering this letter. I am very honored to have written it on behalf of my friend, General David Petraeus. Sincerly, Ldsey O.- Gr United States Senator Case DocumenLBS-J Filed 06/08/15 Page 26 of 64 24 April 3, 2015 The Honorable David C. Keesler United States District Court 401 West Trade Street, Suite 238 Charlotte, North Carolina. 28202 Dear Judge Keesler: With your permission, I would like to offer a few words on beholfof Dot/id Petraeus. From 2001 to 2009, I served then?President George W. Bush ?rst as his Deputy National Secmity Advisor and then as his Nations] Security Advisor. In those positions I got to know General Petmeus and to observe his work in iraq while commanding the 10]" Airborne Divisionin Mosul and later as Commander of the MultidNotlonai Security Transition Command - Iraq. In those positions he displayed enormous vision, a keen sense of strategy. a talent for innovation, and the ability to lead and motivate the young men and women under his command to do hard things well. - This is the man i saw. A remarkable and gifted leader. A person of courage, character, and Integrity. A man who set high standards and tried his best to meet them himself. A remarkable yet practical intellect who knew how to get things done. When President Bush in January 2007 changed Amerioao snotegy in Iraq and surged additional US. forces there, General Petraeus was the iogioal choice to lead the effort. Implementing the new strategy required not only imagination and creativity at the top but an ability to lead and inspire a force of over. 160,000 military men and women to move in a different direction. The barriers to success were enormous but General Petroeus found a way to overcome them. I lived through the Viet Nam era a war lost, an army broken, and on America, unsure of its role in the world. America was headed to a similar result in Iraq before the ttonarouod engineered by General Pettaeus and the remarkable men and women that he led. They defeated Al Qaeda in Iraq, brought down the violence, tinned the future other; book to the Iraqi people, and setup the return home of emoticon foroes. An accomplishment of historic proportions. Beginning in 201 l, the Middle East as a whole descended into chaos, increasing sectarian violence, sodhumaoitarion disaster. Our nation is struggling to ?gme out how to respond. From his long experience in Iraq, and then his service as the American regional commander (CENTCOM) find later as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), General Petroeus is in a truly unique position to help ?gure out the way toward. Gut country needs him in that role. Sincerely groove, Stephen . Hadley Case Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 27 of 64 2 5 THE HONORABLE JANE HARMAN March 13, 2015 The Hon. David C. Keesler United States District Court 401 West Trade Street, Suite 238 Charlotte, NC 28202 Dear Judge Keesler: I Served in the US Congress for nine terms, and focused on security and intelligence issues. Ten years of my tenure were from 2001-11, where i played a meaningful role in crafting and overseeing our country?s response to 9/11. In that capacity I worked closely with General. David Petraeus and want the Court to know of his significant contributions in iraq, CENTCOM, Afghanistan and the CIA. I have continued to work with him in my capacity as President and CEO of the Wilson Center, where he regularly participates in programming and events. He is brave, brilliant and a rare strategic thinker. It- was impressive to see him take what amounted to a demotion at the President's request when he moved from CENTCOM Commander to COMISAF to take over for General Stan He continues to advise the Administration as requested. Of course it troubles me to read in the public press about the circumstances which have prompted him to plead guilty to a misdemeanor and pay a fine. I do not excuse his conduct. But. I hope the court will not recommend incarceration. My view rests on three. arguments. First, Dave Petraeus is a national hero and over a long career has demonstrated loyalty and sacrifice to America. Second, incarceration would make it awkward for him to continue to render advice to the Administration a loss for our country. Third, as a public figure, his mistakes have been exposed in the press and he has suffered humiliation and embarrassment. I ?rmly believe the penalties in the reported plea agreement are sufficient to demonstrate that no one is above the law. 1 respectfully urge the court to endorse the plea agreement and not impose any additional penalties. Sincerely, Harman Case Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 28 of 64 26 Honorable David C. Koosler Unito?l States District-Court 401 Waist Trade Street, Suite 233 Charlotte, 23202 Match-9, 2015 RE: Lemar of Chamot?r for David H. Petraous Honorable David C. Kocsler, This Letter of Charaotor-is behalf of David H. Petraeus, General United States Army (Retired). 1 have: been privileged and honored to haw boon, acquainted with General Pgtra?zs for 20 year; have personally ?own him since May 2002. Our personal and profosgimlal r'olationship began on; parade ?eld at Fort Campbell, Emmoky? whorl he assumed and of the storied lOlj?lAjrbomo Divi'?ion- (Air Assault). I served. as his Divisioti Comm?od Sorgeant Major, 3. position tho: required trust, soond judgment, and constant amux?oa?oo bemoan-both the commander mid the command sergeantmajorl Gonoral Potraous impressed with his exceptional qualities of and energy. Ho oxpocted those qualitlos of himself as well as thoso who-served on his team. What was more mossivo was his patience and his ability to cultivate: and nuxturo-?those qualities in all'around him. He clearly. brought out the host in me. General Petraeus was a motor at turning. one?a potential into. reality His wall?earned reputation as a loader dovoloper was infection This mo excited about sowing?that resulted in 'a work ethic that I wasable-to? spread across and organization?and installation of nearly 20,900 combat troops? . General Famous and I embarked on a of oombat depith as a command team commencing with our initial doploymcm to Kim'ait and?ltimeit?ly to Iraq in 2303 as part of Operation Iraqi Through his transformational leadership stylotlho-inspiged the Soldiors to move and installation of comm. Soldiers, squipmonl, vel?olos, and 256 holfcoptexfs ?om Fort Campbell, Kefttuoky to Jacksonville, Florida; to Kuwaitg and on to Iraq within three weeks. of receiving 3; Deployment Order. This highly motivated the division to take a disciplined ?ght: tome enemy while re?building the comm-y, tho government, and its"_pjeoplo at; We fought. We know that ?remorc at tho hmugmationjof doctrine change. The Division bene?tfed immonaely from the lml. of mionomy and authority that empowered me to execute his vision by'i'e'nabling atom at awry level. In February 2007 while_ recovering from a menial cares: Iwas asked by Ge?ejral Potraeus to join him in Iraq to take on the critical mission of rooming the oycle of violenoo. Our micro as a command toom?booamo a combat multipliarto the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmem and Marines sol-virgin. Iraq during the break of a oivil Wit A?or consulting with my mother and father, they nomagimously- stated that had it been anyone other than Goneral Petnaeus requesting, they wot?d not support my deployment My family had grown to admire Granola] Potmous? competence and mong'oharactor and. . they too felthonor'ed in him Electing mow join him in this important mission for tho nation. During my nearly lwo years serving as the Command Sailor EnlistodLeador of Multinationa?l?Forco-Iraq (MNFI), General Petraous provided me With the dimctivos of ?Giving Energy to the: Force; Expanding ?ue; Impaot that he had on tho Portia; and Protecting the Sowi'co- Culmros in the Force.? It was Through- his. Page I of 2 Case Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 29 of 64 Vision and delegation of authority that made me a renowned senior leader in our Armed Forces. In Baghdad on July 4., 3005?; he inspired nearly 600 Soldiers, sales; and Marines to reenlist into the armed forces in a single among 011 that same day in'E?ElS, he more than doubled that amount with 1,215 servicemernbers reoonm?dlting themselves to their brothers and-sisters in arms and to the nation. His inspiratioml leadership and trust in the of?cer corps sparked the interest in Admiral Michael Mullens, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, .to offer me the Opportunity to Starve as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman ranking enlisted positive of the United States Armed Power. I declined the opportunity to serve as SEA-C and accepted another opportunity to serve with General Pen-seas as the Cornmand Senior Enlisted Leader for Uni-lied States CentralCommand (USCENT COM). I While at USCENTCOM, my role as the Command Senior Enlisted Leader evolved to one that no other enlisted service member had experleoeed there. Though not commissioned as an of?cer of the armod forces, 1 was able to enhance: the culture of a joint service command by applying the many lessons in diplomacy and transfomlatio?al leadership that was. a?-?orded witness with General He entrusted me and resourced me will: the skill and knowledge to onilaterally represent the United States of America in Theater Security Codperation in the Middle East and Central Asian States as well as represent him and the command by providing USCENTCOM ltheeler and operational level joint senior enlisted leader perspectives to members of the US. Congress; military and civilian organizations. General Petraeus and I spent over a year together in Kabul, serving as a command team eom lune 20.10 through July 2011. There, I had another front row seati getting knowledge of his dynamic leadership, tremendous character, genuine loye for service members; The austere'oonditions coupled with the constant weather did not deter ?lm ?om the may risks he encountered while visiting our troops arrayed across the country always-taldn'g the time to talk to service mediocre, pin a a few, or even take a photo with them. On July 4, 2011, the 23"??1 birthday of our nation, with le?d 4than two weeks remaining as the comander of ISAF, he reenlisted 237 service members in multiple oeromoniee'across the country. Any blank. space on his calendar belonged to the troons and he leaned toward me to maximize the impact; of that time. General David H. Potraens is, and always will be, a remarkable ?once in a life time leader? in the eyes of hundreds of thousands of'serxdce members. l- View him in the some light. Like me, many of?cers and enlisted service members jumped at the lo serve with General Petraeus. Many reed-normed their career plans, nostponed educational plans, gave upoivllian jobs, or even held on? retirements to rejoin ?Team-Petraeus? and deploy to combat. When asked to. describe the character of General Davld H. Petrseus, Iide?ne him as a Transfornmtional Leader. People Will follow a person who inspires them. A person with vision and-passion can achieve great things. And the way to get things done is by injecting mthusiasm and energy. That is attempted to say in the previous paragraphs. It was through his unswerving oomInitmenl as much as anything else that knot people going, particularly through the darker times when-some may have questioned whether the vision could ever be achieved. If the troops did not believe that they could succeed, then their efforts would ?ag. General Penaeus constantly infected and re- infeoted us with his high level of commitment to the vision. ommand Berger Major United States Army (Retired) Page 2 of 2 Case Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 30 of 64 I March 12, 2015 Hon. David C. Keesler United States District Court 401 West Trade Street, Suite 238 Charlotte, NC 28202 Dear Judge Keesler: I write to support General (Retired) David H. Pehaeus as he appears before your court. He has lived his life devoted to public service and the good of our He continues to strive- to bone?t America?s national security through his ongoing conversations with senior 118. and foreign of?cials and his comitrnent to research on US. and global policy. He therefore remains an asset to our nation and evaluable source of insiglt and advice on the weighty matters that con?ont our country, including the deteriorating security in Iraq and the rise of the Islamic State. I have known General Pelraens since 2007 when he commanded the intemational coalition in Iraq. I also served with him as an independent adviser", I deployed to Afghanistan as a volunteer for the thirteen months he served in command of the Intemational Seemity Assistance Force there. He now serves on. the Board of Directors of the non-partisan, non-pro?t research institution, the Instihzte for the Study of War, of which I am president, General Petraeus was a commander continuously for many years. Command duties are exhausting, as the commander is always accountable to his higher headquarters, and ultimately to the President and Secretary of Defense, for executing his mission. A commander is accountable also to himself and to his subordinates for the decisions he makes that put lives at risk in combat zones. Command is a grinding and tiring responsibility, undertaken far away from home, and in the case of senior commanders, without a wealth of peer support It requires hard choices and tough decisions, General Petraeus ?s accomplishments and acl?evements in Iraq are well known and described in works of history such as Fred Kaplan?s The Immgents, book also documents how he . cultivated intelleots and practitioners within the US. Anny during his career in a way that made possible the extraordinary shiit in strategy in Iraq that vastly reduced violence and increased security for millions of Iraqis, The statistics are a matter of public record, but the atrnospherics are as important. I walked through neighborhoods of Baghdad in February 2003 that had been violent hotspots when I had ?rst driven through them in a military convoy in 2907. Children were on the streets wi?i their parents. They had been liberated from fear and terror, and ?iey had returned to a life of hope. I Case Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 31 of 64 29 Hon. David C. Keesler - March 12, 2015 I Page 2 General Petraeus time in Afghanistan is less well known, but worth recalling. I worked with him directly and observed his interactions with his headquarters on a nearly daily basis from June 2010 to July 2011. His appointment to that command was a surprise to him and to his staff at Central Command. It was a demotion, since in the US. military Uni?ed Combatant Commanders are above the theater commanders in the chain of command. He accepted this responsibility, and without leave or rest joined his new headquarters in Kabul. He invigorated programs to stabilize Afghan villages threatened by the Taliban. He helped establish a process by which Afghanistan grew more independent as NATO countries continued to support the mission there. And he oversaw military operations which helped to liberate Afghan populations from the violent control of the Taliban. These efforts helped advance the security of the United States, as well as improving the wellbeing of millions of people living in a war~torn country. General Petraeus went with only a short break from Afghanistan to service as a civilian as the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Even after General Petraeus had resigned as Director, he remained interested in the national security issues that had motivated him in his career of public service. He regularly read publications and sought briefings from scholars who covered these issues, including my team of at the Institute for the Study of War among many other, more senior experts. He provided feedback to young experts, mentored them in their careers, and helped develOp their understanding of strategic issues that they had not yet encountered. And he began to teach at the City University of New York?s Macaulay Honors College and the University of Southern California, thus developing the next generation of young talent interested in national security, history, and politics. I have observed him teach in a summer course I run for undergraduates, and he is engaging, thoughtful, and animated in a way that motivates students. He is also a mentor to me in the work that I do at the Institute, providing excellent feedback, constructive criticism, and helpful strategic advice. In short, General Petraeus has service at the core of his ethos, even now that he is no longer a public servant. General Petraeus is a national asset. He has already contributed greatly to the achievements of the United States and to the improvement of millions of lives. He has served dutifully for thirty? seven years in uniform and continues to serve in new ways even as he has entered the private sector. He has much more to give to our country should he be allowed to continue to contribute actively in discussions of public policy, teaching, and non-profit work. I do not believe that General Petraeus would ever intentionally do harm to the interests of the United States or its government. He cares as deeply about the safety and security of the American people as anyone I have ever known. Depriving him of the opportunity to continue to work for that safety in a time of such great dangers would be too harsh a punishment for him and too much of a loss to the American people. Sincerely, Korea Kimberly Kagan Case Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 32 of 64 30 1 March 17, 2015 The Honorable David C. Keesler United?States District Court 401 West Trade Street, Suite 238 Charlotte. NC 23202 Dear Judge Keesler. I served in the US Army for almost 38 years and Knew Dave Petraeos for 26 of those years. As in most military associations our families know each other as well and my - wife Terry and I observed the Petraeus children grow from the early years of elementary school to the young adults they-are today; as we were so delighted and honored to attorrd the wedding of Holly and Dave?s daughter, Anne. My initial relationship with Dave was more of a supervisor as lwas in his chain of command for three key command and staff assig nments.. My relationship changed from just a boss to one of a mentor which in the latter years has also grown into a close and rewarding friendship. Our relationship took a unique and decisive turn over twanty years ago when Dave, who was standing next to me observing a live ?re training exercise, was shot in the chest by a soldier who accidentally discharged his rifle Dave's Wound was near total as we fought for his life prior to medical evacuation and eventually was stabilized with seven hours of surgery As he said after his recovery that we are ?bonded for title'-r which was Certainly a prophetic and fortuitous observation. The critical time of our relationship was during the almost four years he commanded USINATO forces in Iraq and Afghanistan doting both surge periods. Hires his mentor and . senior adviser conducting multiple week assessments for him every iew months. As stich, l' observed him on a continuous basis in the most stressful and challenging circumstances that any of our current and, historic theater commanders have ever faced. He was nothing short of remarkable as he used his years of command experience and personal attributes to turn around Mo wars that were failing, while coping with the significant the host government and the US govern meat. indeed there is no substitute for outstanding critical leadership and no wonder that the American people rewarded Dave with a celebrated status not seen since Case Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 33 of 64 31 Dave is an honorable man, an accomplished American pleading guilty to a crime and a trusted friend who still has much to offer in the private and public sectors. As Dave has transitioned to the private sector he is engaged and dedicated to his work, to the veteran organizations he is af?liated with and to making a meaningful and lasting contribution through his efforts. I knowr without equivocation that Dave has learned from his mistakes and willingly supports accountability. I respect very much your consideration of his plea and i appreciate the opportunity to share my thoughts with you. Sincerely, - John M. Keane General US Army, Retired Case Document 35-1 Filed-06/08/15 Page 34 of 64 MAC AU LAY HONORS COLLEGE AT CUNY 35 West St. New York, New York 10023 212 729-2900 212 580?8130 9 Maroh2015 Honorable David C. Keesler United States District Court 401 West Trade Street Suite 238 Charlotte, North Carolina, 28202 Dear Judge Keesler, i write on behalf of David Petraeus, who has taught at Macaulay Honors College since 2013 as Visiting Professor of Policy. Professor Petraeus has brought commitment and integrity to all his activities at Macaulay. He is a master teacher whose impact on our students and our institution will last far beyond the boundaries of a semester or a classroom. I Macaulay is the honors college of The City University of New York (CUNY), which has provided generations of New Yorkers with access and opportunities that demonstrate the transfermative power of education. Our students are as talented and ambitious as you would ?nd in any top college, but their life stories are very different. Many of them are immigrants and many are ?rst in their family to graduate from college. They are mostly lower and middle income and Macaulay provides free tuition. We are a young program, but our alumni already include two Rhodes Scholars and Fulbright and Truman fellows, as well as many winners of National Science Foundation fellowships. mention this only because there was a Special fit between David Pegasus and our I students from the very beginning. He accepted our invitation to teach at Macaulay a relatively unknown institution -- because our mission of public higher education and our special student body aligned with his personal history and his views on developing leadership. The content of his seminar, on the coming North American decade with emphasis on life sciences, technology, energy, and advanced manufacturing, was interesting, to be sure. But even better was his ability to connect with students. He brought his expansive global experience into the classroom and?coaxed the best from each student, right down to the level of line-editing the writing and presentation skills that are the solid foundation for success in any profession. Nobody has a better nose for authenticity than an American teenager. Professor Petraeus has won the respect of these young scholars by his intellect, his insistence on fact?based and clear arguments, and most of all by showing his respect for them. Case Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 35 of 64 33 Judge Keesler Page two His service to our young institution has gone way beyond the duties of a part?time instructor. in addition to his ?delity to his teaching responsibilities (rarely missing a class), he has met with the entire Macaulay community in well?attended sessions, where he has recruited remarkable speakers such as Fareed Zekaria, Jared Cohen, and David Brooks, to consider and discuss the most important issues of the day. I horse! will be allowed a few personal observations. As Professor Petraeus and are about the same age, have often thought about parallel lives, for me as an activist college student in the 1960s and then decades as an entrepreneur, while he served in the military. 1 have gained profound respect and gratitude for how the dedication of Professor Petraeus and others enabled the rest of us to pursue civilian lives of career and family from the comfort and safety of our American homes. it is impossible for me not to lament the circumstances and choices that have led up to this letter. But i believe that David Petraeus should be allowed to continue his remarkable record of achievement and service. For my part, i hope to see him back in the classroom soon. Thank you for your attention. Sincerely, Ann Dean Case Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 36 of 64 34- Hon. David C. Keesler United States District Court 401 West Trade Street, Suite 238 Charlotte, NC. 28202 March 7, 2O 15 Dear Judge Keesler, My name is Erika Larsen, and I am a senior in the City University of New York?s Macaulay Honors College. I was a student in General Petraeus? 2013 fall seminar, entitled ?Are We on the Threshold of the North American Decade?? General Petraeus consistently dealt with his students in a professional manner, and exhibited concern and dedication to helping us succeed in his class and beyond. General Petraeus is undoubtedly the best professor I have had during my time at the Macaulay Honors College, and incarceration would deny other students the extremely valuable experience of learning from a great public servant. General Pettaeus? course examined the global economy and the ongoing revolutions in energy, advanced manufacturing, life science, and information technology that could stand to position the United States as an economic leader. The course was challenging and involved class discussions, oral presentations, and written assignments. The classes consisted of a dialogue with General Petraeus, who listened to our thoughts and used his vast expertise to create a thoroughly enriching, enjoyable, and comfortable classroom environment. General Petracus was very approachable, professional, and genuinely cared about his students. He personally read and graded all of our assignments and encouraged students to speak to him about the comments he left on our papers. After each class, he took the time to meet with all the students that wanted additional feedback. As a result, many of us saw a dramatic improvement in our ability to write effective and clear papers. General Petraeus? help throughout the semester greatly improved my ability to write on challenging public policy topics. Because of his extensive adviSe,l was able to submit the final term paper I wrote for his class to the University of California Berkeley?s Goldman School of Public Policy journal, PolicyMatrers. My paper, entitled 3D-Printing and the law, was published in the Fall 2014 journal. General Petraeus made the effort to get to know each student?s aspirations and provided valuable guidance. He offered on numerous occasions to provide me with recommendations and advice in order to-Lhelp' shape my future in public policy. During a meeting with General Petraeus he gave me extremely valuable advice that helped me decide to pursue an Princeton University?s Woodrow Wilson School and, someday, a After spending this past summer as a Public Policy and International Affairs Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson Sehool,l am con?dent that-his advice is the right path for me. While General Petraeus? schedule is ?lled with meetings with great political leaders, he still offers his time to help his students succeed. Case Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 37 of 64 35 My fellow students and I were delighted to attend the New York Historical Society? 3 Annual Gala in 2013 and watch our professor receive the History Makers Award for his outstanding service and contributions to our nation. General Petraeus? professional accomplishments are surpassed only by his exceptional character. On more than one occasion, I have observed General Petraeus handle difficult people with consistent grace and patience. He is selfless, hard working, thoughtful, affable, humble, and a true public servant. A sentence of imprisonment would rob future policy leaders of the opportunity to learn from General Petraeus. As a Student hoping to one day be a leader in public policy, I have'undoubtedly been blessed to learn from an American hero. Sincerely Erika Larsen Case Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 38 of 64 36 steam . week-592413.651- .. . "'ai'a?s?upjjf ?1533 gawk .. -. I Jpn-'3. - . . ail. .. . TE WinCase Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 39 of 64 3,7 EGE'gigua?} I I it; -- f:again . ., sterlig 0a .. 4 l?edm??a?? -- .. a; . swam.- an, tiled miSha'? e? I 15.1"} ifizcl'ass "atz?aay?i?cularl . - . . .. 13.2; a; 1. I. I 2:1 emirqu -- r? "3 . em?w?i Case Document 35-1' ?Filed 06/08/15 Page 41 of 64 March '12, 2015 Honorable David C. Keesler United States District Court 401 West Trade Street Suite 238 Charlotte, NC 28202 Dear Sir: it is incredibly painful for me to write this letter. I have known and deeply respected Dave Petraeus since he was 25 years old. it has been myjudgment throughout these many years that he is one of the most talented, dedicated, hardworking, and honorable men have ever known. There is no question that he has devoted his entire life to protecting the American peeple. in the past 15 years his personal courage and leadership skills have been a major factor in keeping the American people safe during global counter~terrorism operations. Dave Petraeus has acknowledged his errors in judgment in the personal disaster he created for himself. He has accepted responsibility. He and his family have already paid a heavy price. I It is my hope that in the coming years we can again engage him in the service of the country. Thank you for your attention to this letter. WR, Barry R. McCaffrey GENERAL USA Ret. Case Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 42 of 64 40 The Honorable David C. Keesler United States District Court 401 West Trade Street, Suite 238 Charlotte, North Carolina 28 202 March 10, 2015 Dear judge Keesler, During my service in Iraq, ultimately worked for General Petraeus. However, I neVer met him personally until my work as a civilian at Team Rubicon. In Iraq, he implemented a strategy that stated the lives of numerous American service members. Today, back home, he is helping Team Rubicon implement a novel approach to veteran service that improves the lives of tens of thousands of military Veterans. Through our work together, I have come to know General Fetraeus as a man of wisdom and a Valued mentor. Moreover, have personally witnessed the passion that he brings to his work with Veterans. have relied on his capacity to develop and hold together an international network of partners focused on helping veterans transition back to civilian life. His deep concern for veterans and their successful reintegration into civilian society became clear to me in 2013 when he agreed to serve on the Team Rubicon Board of Advisors. In addition to his adviser},r role, he quickly became one of our more effective supporters. With his assistance, Team Rubicon has raised over $2 M, allowing our organization to deploy military Veterans into natural diSasters; helping communities and veterans alike. He has unselfisth served as a Guest of Honor at our fundraisers, a featured participant in events, and a vocal advocate for our efforts on behalf of veterans. - His Wisdom was an enormous asset to me personally during my efforts to expand Team Rubicon internationally. While serving on the Team Rubicon international Expansion Committee, Iturned to General Fetteeus for counsel repeatedly and frequently. His perspectivas on issues of international veteran needs and opportunities were invaluable, and he sh owed the patience to help me navigate endless new challenges. 1 feel grateful that he continues to offer his valued counsel as a member of the Board of Team Rubicon Global. As the former commander of the international coalition that fought together in lraq and Afghanistan, General Petra eus? feeling of duty to fellow Veterans extends internationally. When Team Rubicon began to receive requesis for assistance from foreign veterans, we found a passionate partner in the General. He has been instrumental in shaping the ?edgling Team Rubicon Global board of directors. it is a testament to his character that such notable ind ividuais as the former German Minister of Defense and the former British Commander of Land Forces have agreed to join the board of Team Rubicon Global. Beyond his efforts on our behalf at the organizational level, he has also been key to our operations all over the world. He has used his network to help Team Rubicon gain the access we need to dis aster zones in order to assist communities in their time of greatest need. More than his myriad of skills, value as a mentor, or deep connections to international leaders, what stands out most clearly in my experience with General Petraeus is his simple generosity. As a signi?cant public ?gure with broad interests and a dizzying array 'of commitments, General Petraeus u3- 05 Pag somehow always makes a Spore in his calendar for my small non-pro?t. When I need his assistance to think through a sudden looming problem he is always there; no matter how Complicated his schedule. Others have doub ?essly commented on what a shame it would be to see a national figure with General Petraeus? record of sel?ess and effective service sentenced to lmpriso nment. Please. allow me to comment speci?cally on the impact such a sentence would have on my organization. If General Petraeus were sentenced to imprisonment, it would materially affect our ability to realize our vision of a global veteran service organization revolutionizing disaster response. Team Rubicon would lose General Petraeus? in?uence with key international parlners, donors, oomgouernmontal organizations, as well as his Counsel on diplomacy and mtematl affairs. This would cripple our burgeoning organization. . i appreciate your consideration of both General Petraeus? past performance as well as the promise of his Future efforts on behalfof my organization and on hi r' an ny additional questions, please feel free to contact me at Yours in Service, William McNulty Cot?ounder and Team Rubicon Global USM C, 208041008 Case Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 44 of 64 42 William H. McReueo Ado?rsl, US. Navy To whom it may concern, I have had the honor of working with General Dave Petreeus since 2003 whee he had a Division Command in Mosul, Iraq, Since that time I worked directly for him when he was the Commander of the Mold-Notional Forces Iraq (2008-2009), as the Commander of the US. Central Command (2009-2010) and as the Commander, International Security Forces Afghanistan (2010-2911). Additionally, when I was selected to Gourmand the US. Special Operations Command, I worked closely with Director Petreeus when he led the CIA. In all that time, I never saw Dave Petreeus make a decision that wasn?t in the best interests of the soldiers, sailors, airman and Marines that he led or in the strategic interests of the United States. Hie leadership was inspiringl He worked tirelessly in the toughest of combat environments. He was constantly reaching out to the troupe ensuring they had whet they needed to do the job; ensuring they knew be appreciated their sacri?ce and ensuring that they were remembered when they fell in combat. Leadership under these circumstances is physically and resents.thr exhausting. It requires a. special kind of individual to withstand the daily grind, the political pressures, the incredible combat losses and the need to be victorious. Date Petraeus had that quality. I guarantee you that his leadership saved the lives of thousmd?s of soldiers; lives that woold have been lost if different tactical, operational and strategic decisions had been made by a different man.? While I don?t condone General Petraeus? actions after he left the service, I do put them in oontext with his service to the Nation, Few, if any Generals I know, and I. knows lot ofthe'm, gave as much, did as much or accomplished as much as Dave Petraeus, I will personally he in his debt for his support to special operations. We were highly sucoess?il throughout my tenure as the oipt Special Operations Commander, hooause General Petraeus gave me the latitude and the support to do myjoh. And. ..when we failed, which We did occasionally, he understood. Even good people make mistakes. IWented to add my name to those who greatly appreciate General Petreaus service nd if I Can answer any further questions, please do not hesitate to call me at ryresp tfully, William H. Mesa?ch Admiral, USN (Rot) Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 45 of 64 43 Kahiberg Kravis Roberts March 11, 2015 Hon. David C. Keesler United States District Court 401 West Trade Street, Suite 233 Charlotte, NC 28202 Dear Judge Keesler, For nearly two years, David H. Petraeus and I have been colleagues at We have worked quite closely with Dave and I feel that I have gotten to know him Well. I hope that my thoughts are useful to your sentencing process. KKR is a global investment ?rm. We invest in companies, real estate assets and m?astructure projects largely on behalf of institutional investors and Wealthy individuals. Through our capital and by rolling up our sleeves, we seek to improvo many of the companies in which we invest, - Dave is Chairman of the KKR Global Institute where he enhances our investment process with his unique perspective on global affairs and markets. His leadership style is hands-on. There is no request, no endeavor, no matter too small or colleague too unimportant for Dave?s careful attention and commitment to help. These leadership skills, along with Dave?s intellectual curiosity and capacity, unparalleled work ethic and discretion have earned the con?dence of some of the world?s most sophisticated, business leaders and investors in navigating complicated and intractable problems. Of course, none of this was a surprise to me given Dave?s spectacular. success serving our country. But I?ve been equally impressed by Dave?s admirable personal qualities- Dave is an enthusiastic participant on eVery team and considers carefully the opinions of eVeryone ?'om less experienced, younger professionals in all roles to our most senior and accomplished colleagues. Everyone has great con?dence in Dave, feels that he values their views, and appreciates the personal interest he takes in them. I?ve also been impressed with Dave?s commitments to self-improvement and to learning from eVeryone with whom he interacts. Dave has maintained his deep commitment to public service. He chairs Veteran?s Advisory Council, a partnership with many KKR portfolio companies that has hired 26,000 veterans in the past three years. He has also continued to serve as a trusted and con?dential bipartisan advisor to leaders in the Administration and Congress, offering his insights on vexing public policy challenges and solutions to global threats. His writing, Speaking and teaching on ?the coming North American decades? is an optimistic vision for our nation?s future, including thoughtful and speci?c policy suggestions to realize this promise. And, Dave?s work at the City College of New York epitomizes his commitment to upward mobility for young men and women of promise, but whose families lack economic means. Over the past two years, I- have come to respect, admire and trust Dave Petraeus as a colleague, patriot Se friend. He adds signi?th value to investing and to our culture and we look forward to his continuing service as a trusted Member of KKR for many years. I hope my thoughts are helpful to you in making your sentencing decision. Sincerely, WQ Kenneth B. Mehlman Kohlberg Kravis Roberts 8? Co. LP. 9 West 57 Street, New York, NY 10019 +1.212.7so,asoo +1-212.750.0oo3 Case Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 46 of 64 44 Case Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 47 of 64 11 March 2015 Dear Judge Keesler, I write today in support of David H. Petraeus, whom I have known and worked closely with from 2004 through 2012. Dave is the foremost General of our generation, a reputation he forged leading our military in two wars in Iraq and Afghanistan while confronting the 2131[ century terror threat. I hold know one in higher regard for his achievements. He has distinguished himself to the greater good in Iraq, where he reversed certain failure and in Afghanistan, where he stabilized a most complex campaign in a war torn country. In countless circumstances with which he andl dealt, Dave Petraeus demonstrated a dedication and determination which was matchless. He also cared deeply about those with whom he served, whether enlisted or of?cer. He is a human being of character and strong moral ?ber who led with integrity. Dave is also humanly flawed, as many are, for which he has paid a huge price both personally and professionally. And I am certain he will deeply regret his mistakes for the rest of his life. - - 45 Dave has as much potential for service as just about anyone I know. He possesses a special capacity combined with a desire tomake a difference. I would ask that Dave?s life of exceptional service to our country and his potential for the future be considered in mitigation in the important decision before you. Thank you for the consideration. Sincerely, MG. Mullen Admiral, USN (Ret) 17* Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Case Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 48 of 64 SCHOOL annals - ?g Headmaster? I?Ion. David C. Keesler . - March 10, 2015 United States District Court 401 West Trade Street Suite 23 8 Charlotte, NC 28202 Your Honor, It is my unfortunate task today to ask that you grant clemency on David H. Petraeus. I I have known David for nearly thirty years. We met when I was a young West Point cadet and he was a Captain teaching in the Military Academy?s Department of Social Sciences and completing his Princeton UniVersity doctoral dissertation 0n the Vietnam War. He has been a mentor, teacher, leader, and friend to me through three decades, but David has also had a positive national and international impact over that time that I believe to be unmatched. His complete dedication to the United States and to the defense of her citizens are worthy of your consideration. David left West Point after two years of teaching to work as a speechwriter to General John Galvin, the Supreme Allied Commander of NATO. When I was assigned as a summer intern to NATO before my senior year, David offered me a corner of his desk and a chance to see how international security policy was made. I wrote my senior thesis under his mentorship, literally shoulder to shoulder, struggling to keep up with David both intellectually and on morning PT runs. He wrote what turned out to be the decisive letter in my successful application for a Rhodes Scholarship, and I will always be grateful. Dave?s mentorship continued as I strove to follow in his footsteps, although remembering those runs with him I chose the less physically demanding path? of service as a tank officer rather than an infant-ryrnan. I was deeply concerned when Dave was shot through the chest in a training accident at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and not at all surprised when he quickly escaped from his hospital bed to do PT with his troups. He shattered his pelvis in a parachute jump, but quickly regained his strength and demonstrated that fact by again running me mm the ground. Although never wounded in combat, Dave has suffered enormous suffering during his military career. He played important roles in the former Yugoslavia in the 1990s, spending signi?cant time away from home and his son and daughter, but David ?rst saw combat in Iraq in 2003', leading the famed 1013t Airborne Division on the assault against Saddam Hussein. While success?ll in combat, he was magnanimous in peace, working hard to restore Mosul, Iraq?s third largest city, HAVERPORD SCHOOL 450LancasterAvenne - Haverford, 19041 - 484-417-2711 Case Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 49 of 64 47 to economic prosperity after the war. He was so successful in this task that he was quickly promoted to three?star general and almost immediately sent back to Iraq andgiven the - impossible task of recreating the Iraqi Army and police ferce, a mission I helped him accomplish during my own service in A1 Anbar province in 2004. It was a Herculean mission, requiring creative thinking and enormous dedication to overcoming a multitude of obstacles as well as physical courage, and he did it enormously well. Returning to the United States for close to the ?rst time in a decade, Dave was assigned to lead the Amiy?s Combined Arms Center at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, the Army?s brain center. Convinced that we were not winning the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan but that we could do better by following the lessons of history he had learned at Princeton and taught at West Point,- David pulled together a team of soldier?scholars to rewrite the Army Counterinsurgency Manual for the ?rst time since Vietnam. He accomplished that task in less than a year, and then was given the extraordinary opportunity to put the doctrine he had written into practice, assigned to command all forces in Iraq during that war?s darkest hour. - All seemed lost. Dave had to remind Senators Clinton and Obama that ?Hard is not hepeless?, and when I was asked his chances for success, I estimated them as between one in three and evenwbut, I said, if there was a man on the planet who could turn that war around, it was himthe most extraordinary turns of events in military history, Dave convinced the Sunni tribes who had been killing our soldiers with roadside bombs to stop ?ghting against us and instead to ?ght with us against Al Qaeda in Iraq. It was a miracle, and it would not have happened without him. Violence dropped by two?thirds over his eighteen months in command, and he left Iraq with a reasonable prospect for long?term stability and a foreign policy that was in the interests of the United States of America Any other man would have retired, written his memoirs, and made millions. Dave doesn?t care about money; he cares about serving his country. He took on the enormously dif?cult job of commanding Central Command, responsible for dozens of countries whose security is critical to our nation including both Iraq and Afghanistan. When President Obama relieved General Stan then commanding in Afghanistan, at a critical moment in Arnerican civil-military relations, the President knew that only one American could hold that war together. And so, without even telling his wife that he was going back to combat, Dave took command of another theater of war, the Afghan war. It was even more dif?cult than Iraq had been, but be displayed the same determination to succeed that has always marked Dave?s career. He altered the trajectory of the Afghan war as he had the warm Iraq, but Afghanistan was a harder task, not least because of Pakistan?s per?dy. Dave gave up command of that war to become the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, taking off his country? uniform after wearing it for nearly. forty years, but continuing his extraordinary service to our nation. Dave made critical mistakes as Director of the CIA that put at risk highly classi?ed intelligence. I will not downplay the signi?cance of his actiims, nor argue that he should not be punished for them. But Dave?s crime should be viewed against the totality of his career of service and sacri?ce, including repeated combat tours in two wars. As a military historian, I am con?dent Case Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 50 of 64 $8 that David Pen-aeus is thegreatest general of his generation. The nation oWes him a huge debt of gratitude, and very much hope that you will recognize his service when Sentencing this man who has done so much to keep us and our children safe from harm, and changed the course of history. . I personally believe that his service is not yet complete, and will note that the White House continues to call upon his eXpertise and personal connections as we now wage war against the extraordinary evil that calls itself the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. Iwould urge you to sentence Dave to service connected to that War, working with national decision makers and the US military to ?ght against an ISIS that threatens innocents around the globe. Dave is a national aSset, and we cannot afford to have his talents, experience, and commitment to our collective safety sidelined at this critiCal juncture of the war against radical Islamic extremism. Please, your honor, have mercy on him, and put him to workcn behalf of our future. Sincerely, Ninth He 1 . ta Lieutenant clonel, US Army (Retired) Case Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 51 of 64 49 7 March 2015 Dearludge Keesler; This Letter is in support of David Petraeus. i ?rst met David in Italy in the 509T11 Airborne Battalion - Combat Team in Vicenza, ltaly; i was the unit Executive Officer, later Deputy Commander, later Commander. David was initially a rifle platoon leader and later?for the bulk of our tin-lathe 51 (Personnel) as a 2d Lt and later 15t Lt. This position is normally held by a senior Captain. David and his wife Holly, became close personal friends despite the difference in rank and have remained so to this day. David was truly exceptionally as his reports show. From that time forward, we have remained in close touch with both?Dave and Holly. in a sense, i have been a constant mentor and friend for David through his progress and responsibilities. David has always exhibited exceptional competency, insight, astuteness and personal qualities that set him apart from virtually all others i have known. Above all else, (and have a very strong sensitivity button for self-serving, self-aggrandizement), David has always striven to be the best and do the best in a situation?not for him but for the issue at hand. in my 40+ years of Service, i find him unique. For whatever reason, he has qualities that others lack in both problem insight and problem resolution that have served him and the Nation exceptiOnally well over time and his personal progress. i-iis continuous selection by very senior officers to be their intellectual compass underscores this. His lack of concern regarding jealousies, backbiting and personal professional risk sets him apart. He is truly more concerned about outcomes than himself. in my experience, this is an exceedingly rare quality. I believe I know and understand David better than most anyone outside his immediate family. He has always had an insatiable core fire to accomplish good for good causes and is'totally sincere in that regard despite others carping or jealousies. Within our generation, consider him a truly Great Man. David has given an extraordinary value to our Nation over the terms of his Service. He is almost unique and alone in his historic ability to provide positive resolutions where others have presided over failure. Despite contemporary issues, his desire to continue to serve remains undiminished. And he has a lot more to give, have had extensive dialogue with David and can assure you, that whatever punishment may be meted, pales in comparison to the punishment he has visited upon himself and always will. The weight of issues is a life sentence on him and a deep personal punishment. which he can never expunge. Keith Col (Ret) Case Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 52 of 64 5 a ?i?c gum21.6.1113! ?1 igsaggfea D?o'cument 35-1 Filed alfage 53 of {5.1 I 1 Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 54 of 64 52 Emel- - *5 {17?1 Filed . Elli: .. i .. - .. 1 a . g: -. .- rim Filed . - ?m-?mhe I53 l' . .I . ,1 L'u_ r: 1435 . ?at: g. . mm 0mm Jeane Kirkpatrick Professor of the Practice of mismational Affairs Director of the Geopolitics of Energy Project Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs The Honorable David C. Keesler United States District Court 40]. West Trade Street, Suite 238 Charlotte, NC. 28202 10 April 2015 To The Honorable David C. Keesler, Thank you for your willingness to read this letter in support of General David Petraeus. I have known General Petraeus since 2003 when he was commander of the 101St Airborne Division in northern Iraq and I was working for the Coalition Provisional Authority in Baghdad. In the many years that followed, we stayed in close contact as his career repeatedly returned him to Iraq (and Afghanistan) and I became Deputy National Security Adviser for Iraq and Afghanistan at the White House. In 2007, I joined him in Baghdad at his request to help execute the new strategy for Iraq that President Bush had recently announced. Throughout these years, I saw General Petraeus in the darkest of moments and under the greatest of stresses. I feel I know him not only as a famous general, but as a person, with his own and weaknesses. It is for this reason that I felt compelled to write this letter. I understand that the process of sentencing will involve many legal considerations about which I have no knowledge. 5 But to the extent that you have discretion in the process, I hope you will take a few facets of David Petraeus into account. matched by few others since 9?1 1. He enthusiastically took on missions that others dismisSed as hopeless. Through relentless optimism, intellectual honesty and rigor, and personal charisma, General Petraeus was able to motivate tens of thousands of men and ?women in uniform, as well civilians, and even Iraqis to push for a better future for Iraq and a better outcome for the United States. While no one man or woman can account for the success or failure of a mission as complicated and fraught as that of Iraq, General Petraeus? involvement was absolutely critical in reversing the tragic trajectories in Iraq from 2007-2008. First, General Petraeus has served the United States at a level and with a sense of commitment PHONE 617496-4308 EMAIL meghangosullivan?hksharvardedu 79 John F. Kennedy Street, Box 53 Cambridge, MA 0213 8 Case Document 35-1 Filled 06/08/15 Page 59 of 64 57 While any reader of history can attest to his success as a military commander, as someone who spent years toiling over dif?cult problems with him, I can attest to his remarkable sense of service. Over the better part of a decade, I never once heard him lament the hardships or complain of the challenges he faced during his many years of deployments with few comforts, many dangers, enormous re3ponsibilities, and insuf?cient resources I In addition, General Petraeus still has a great deal to give to our country at a time when many of the challenges we face abroad are of the exact variety about which he holds great and almost unique expertise. While doing well in the private sector, General Petraeus remains-deeply committed to public service and is eager to be unfettered in his ability to provide advice and recommendations to the US. govemment. 1 am one American who hopes that he will be able to continue in one way or another his extraordinary contribution to US. national security in the very immediate futm?e. Thank you again for considering the contents of this letter. Again, to the extent that you have discretion in the sentencing process, I would be' grateful if you consider his extraordinary service to our country and the potential contributions he still has to make at this time of great uncertainty overseas. Yours sincerely, 777,4 Gig Meghan L. O?Sullivan Case Document_35?1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 60 of 64.. 58 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY DEPARTMENT or BEHAVIORAL sczENcss AND LEADERSHIP UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEHIY POINT, NY 10996 March 20, 2015 The Honorable David C. Keesler United States District Court 401 West Trade Street, Suite 238 Charlotte, North Carolina 28 202' Dear Judge Keesler, I served as General David H. Petraeus' personal aide~de?camp from June 2006 to September 2008, aperiod that included the entire "Surge" in Iraq. During almost all of that timewseven days a week and 24 hours a day??Iwas either by his side or in the room next door. I may know him better than anyone outside of his immediate family. As General Petraeus' closest personal assistant, I advised him on sensitive decisions, recruited'and supervised much of his personal staff, and often spoke for him. I facilitated and had appropriate access to his correspondence. I worked closely with him during the great days and the tough days. And during the "Surge," there were plenty of both. Flag of?cers and their personal aides often grow close, and over time, ?ag officers tend to "let their guard down" and show their true selves to their aides. The more I got to know General Petraeus, the more he impressed me as a man of impeccable character who served our country with distinction and honor. In all of my time with General Petraeus, I am not aware of him committing a professional or personal moral indiscretion. In fact, General Petraeus was a character role model for me and all those under his command. I saw him use his lawful authority to grant second chances to scores of service? memhers who had fallen short of moral or professional standards and were pending disciplinary action, yet who were worthy of those second chances. I saw his consistent kindness to custodial staff, beggars, and those who were disadvantaged. I know he spoke honestly and generously about an of?cer others widely perceived as a rival to him when a powerful senator asked him if that of?cer should be promoted or retired. I saw him personally pick up trash off the ground everywhere we went, teaching by example that of?cers are humbly responsible for everything under their commands. I saw him hand-write thank?you notes to hundreds of people who were Simply doing their jobs. I saw him believe in the American and Iraqi soldiers When very few other people did. I saw him encourage and win reconciliation between seemingly intractable . political and military factions in Iraq. I saw him change the Coalition?s detention policy in Iraq from one of puni slnnent to one of rehabilitation and forgiveness. I saw him, time and time again, display remarkable personal courage by deliberately taking his body armor and helmet off and walking down some of the most dangerous streets in Iraq, to show the Iraqis and the Americans that peace was within their grasp, and that there was hope. I saw him reward soldiers for their restraint when the rules of engagement authorized them to choose violence and death. I saw him advocate for women? and minority rights, both in Iraq and within the US military. I saw thousands of Coalition soldiers and civilians stand taller and pull their shoulders back when he 1 . Case Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 I Page 61 of 64 59 walked by, proud that he was their commander. I saw him forward care packages that were marked for him to the soldiers in the most remote patrol bases. .1 saw him struggle with the I emotions of the pink folders?the ones that held the condolence letters to family members of the fallen? and I saw the terrible toll each took on him as he wrote personal notes to far too many next of kin. And I saw him make herculean efforts to attend - as many memorial services as possible, where he would salute the folded ?ags that represented lives taken much too early, and embrace and encourage the survivors. General Petraeus is a national hero who has admitted to making mistakes. Our country remains deeply indebted to him, though he will tell you that no one owes him anything?he was simply honored to serve others. Without condoning any human shortcoming he has shown, I request that he he granted the same grace he gave others daily throughout his 38 years of service to our Army and nation. I - Sincerely, Everett S. P. Spain Colonel, US. Army Academy Professor ?it: ??rv-c with 5 ?m Mm Gf?ml termite. I 2 Case Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 62 of 64 69 Robert B. Zoe?ick March 17. 2015 Honorary David C. Kcesler United States District Court 401 west Trade Street Suite 238 Charlotte, NC 28202 Dear Judge Keesler, I am writing to you as the court considers the diSposition of the case concerning General David Petraeus. I first met General Petraeus in Iraq when I served as Deputy Secretary of State. We later met when he was in charge of Central Command, and I became President of the World Bank Group, to discuss deveIOpment and economic issues related to political and security stability in Afghanistan and Iraq. More recently, we co~chaired a US. Council on Foreign Relations Task Force that produced a report-on US. policy toward North America; In that capacity, we travelled together on numerous occasions to Canada and Mexico, and conducted many meetings in US. cities and with our task force. we spent many hours together. Others can offer more knowledgeable and informed testimonials toGeneral Petraeus?s long and accomplished military service to our country. I may be able to offer some insight on his recent service since leaving government and his potential to contribute in the future. General Petraeus continues to feel a strong sense of reSponsibility to America?s men and women in the military, as well as to our veterans. lhave seen how he treats them?from enlisted personnel to junior officers and senior commanders. He is reSpectful, concerned, and serious. He goes out of his way to meet current military personnel and veterans. He showsthat they will always be part of his extended family. And they appreciate his attention and encoumgement. Moreover, having met Mexican and Canadian officials, businesspeople, experts, society groups, andjournalists'with General Petraeus, I know peeple around the world are eager to gain from his insights and experience. Even as a civilian, David Petraeus remains an influentiai representative of the United States. I have learned from him, too. General Petraeus has much to offer, and his sense of duty and responsibility will make him a valued individual for our country and others throughout his life. General Petraeus has a special interest in sharing his experience with students who are beginning their careers. We have discussed his courses, interest in teaching, and promotion of the up~and~coming generations. He encourages their achievement. His personal commitment is strong. I have had the good fortune of working with many of America?s senior officers over the course of some 25 years. They are a serious, highly professional cadre. Generals and Admirals, of course, become used to command. But they are respectful of the place of the military in America? civilian society. They are also highly accomplished individuals and a very impressive group that represents the United States with great skill, decency, and knowledge around the world. General Petraeus ranks at the top of this honorable order. He has much to offer his fellow well as others around the globe?and I hope he will have the full Opportunity to do so. Thank you for your consideration. With respect, taste 8. in?ll-UV Robert B. Zoellick Case Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 63 of 64 61 Case Document 35-1 Filed 06/08/15 Page 64 of 64