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Ärende: Press Release (070515a) for Tue, 2007 May 15
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Fact Sheet: Lieutenant General Douglas E. Lute: Experience and Authority
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For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary May 15, 2007

Fact Sheet: Lieutenant General Douglas E. Lute: Experience and Authority

˙˙White House News


_Nothing is more important than getting Admiral Fallon, General Petraeus,
American commanders in Afghanistan, and Ambassadors Crocker and Wood what
they need, and Douglas Lute can make sure that happens quickly and
reliably._

-President George W. Bush 5/15/07

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Today, President Bush Named Lt. General Douglas Lute As Assistant to the
President and Deputy National Security Advisor for Iraq and Afghanistan.˙
In that position, Lt. General Lute [pronounced LOOT] is charged with
coordinating the efforts of the Executive Branch to support our commanders
and senior diplomats on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan.
  ū ˙˙˙˙˙General Lute Is Well-Qualified For This Mission. As the Chairman
    of the Joint Chiefs of Staff_s Director for Operations, Lt. General
    Lute developed and provided guidance to the combatant commands
    regarding current operations and plans. While serving at Central
    Command, General Lute oversaw combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan
    and gained a critical understanding of the challenges we face in the
    Global War on Terror.
  ū ˙˙˙˙˙Gen. David Petraeus: _Doug Lute Knows Iraq._ _Doug Lute knows
    Iraq, the region, and Washington, and he'll be a great addition to the
    team that is striving to achieve success in Iraq. He is also a doer._
    (General David Petraeus, 5/15/07)
  ū ˙˙˙˙˙Amb. Ryan Crocker: _His knowledge and experience will make him a
    valuable partner to our efforts in Iraq.__I look forward to working
    closely with LTG Doug Lute in the coming months.˙His knowledge and
    experience will make him a valuable partner to our efforts in Iraq._
    (Iraq Ambassador Ryan Crocker, 5/15/07)

Lt. General Lute Is Taking On A Vital Mission At A Critical Time

The President_s New Way Forward In Iraq Requires Contributions From Across
The Government. The President_s _New Way Forward_ for Iraq requires greater
coordination and flexibility here at home.˙ General Lute will handle,
full-time, the implementation and execution of our strategies for Iraq and
Afghanistan, and will lead policy development process for these two
theaters.

Lt. General Lute Will Have The Authority He Needs To Accomplish The Mission

General Lute Will Report Directly To The President. ˙As an Assistant to the
President, General Lute_s office is focused on day-to-day implementation
and policy development. He will work closely with National Security Advisor
Steve Hadley, who provides overall staff leadership.˙
  ū ˙˙˙˙˙General Lute Will Have The Authority To Identify And Remedy
    Problems. General Lute will have the authority to identify and remedy
    problems by working with Cabinet secretaries and agency heads.
  ū ˙˙˙˙˙He Will Ensure That Commanders And Diplomats On The Ground Have
    What They Need. He is empowered by the President to request and receive
    information, personnel, and other additional resources and assistance
    from the Federal Departments and Agencies needed to carry out the
    President_s strategies.˙
  ū ˙˙˙˙˙_Same-Day Service_ Goal. General Lute has the authority to receive
    and facilitate requests from General Petraeus, Admiral William Fallon,
    and the U.S. Ambassadors in Iraq and Afghanistan.˙ His goal in this
    regard will be _same-day service_.

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