Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today released the following statement after learning President Obama announced General David Petraeus will replace General Stanley McChrystal in Afghanistan:

"I support the President's decision.  We're very fortunate that someone of General Petraeus's caliber is willing to take over this very important responsibility."

The President accepted McChrystal resignation a day after remarks the General made to Rolling Stone magazine were published.  Bingaman had said those remarks were "unfortunate."