General McChrystal’s Rolling Stone Interview A ‘Significant Mistake,’ Gates Says
ANNE GEARAN and JULIE PACE | 06/22/10 12:33 PM | 
– Via Huff Po
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Robert Gates says the top U.S. general in Afghanistan made “a significant mistake” and used poor judgment in remarks to a magazine reporter.
Gates says Gen. Stanley McChrystal has apologized to him. Gates also says he has recalled McChrystal to Washington to discuss the matter in person. That’s on top of the White House summons that McChrystal appear there Wednesday.
The Pentagon says McChrystal will hold a separate meeting with Gates.
Gates’ statement says nothing about whether McChrystal should keep his job.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP’s earlier story is below.
WASHINGTON (AP) – Defense Secretary Robert Gates says the top U.S. general in Afghanistan made “a significant mistake” and used poor judgment in remarks to a magazine reporter.
Gates says Gen. Stanley McChrystal has apologized to him. Gates also says he has recalled McChrystal to Washington to discuss the matter in person. That’s on top of the White House summons that McChrystal appear there Wednesday.
The Pentagon says McChrystal will hold a separate meeting with Gates.
Gates’ statement says nothing about whether McChrystal should keep his job.
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McChrystal’s Rolling Stone Interview: General’s Team SLAMS Key Obama Officials (SLIDESHOW)
Huff Post- First Posted: 06-22-10 10:18 AM | Updated: 06-22-10 11:25 AM
Gen. Stanley McChrystal’s candid Rolling Stone interview prompted the White House to summon McChrystal, the most senior military commander in Afghanistan, to the capital for a standing meeting. McChrystal usually participates via teleconference.
Below are some of the most notable quotes and details from Michael Hasting’s profile of McChrystal, his staff, and the war that the U.S. is fighting in Afghanistan.
>>>PHOTOS HERE<<<
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White House Briefing Video: Live Stream Of Press Briefing With Robert Gibbs
Huffington Post First Posted: 06-22-10 12:54 PM | Updated: 06-22-10 12:55 PM
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