Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today joined fellow members of the Senate Armed Services Committee in approving the nomination of General David Petraeus to lead our forces in Afghanistan.  A full Senate vote is expected this week.

Last week, President Obama nominated Petraeus to replace General Stanley McChrystal.

"General Petraeus has proven to be an outstanding leader.  President Obama could not have nominated a more qualified candidate for this extremely important position," Bingaman said.