David Petraeus Resigns from CIA After Admitting Affair

Name: David Petraeus Resigns from CIA After Admitting Affair
Uploaded: 2012-11-09T22:00:00Z
Duration: P577S
Description: In a surprise resignation, CIA director and retired four-star General David Petraeus announced he would step down after admitting to an extramarital affair. Ray Suarez talks to the Washington Post's Greg Miller and retired Army Col. Peter Mansoor about Petraeus' career and the sensitive nature of leading the CIA.

Clip: Season 2012 | 9m 37s

In a surprise resignation, CIA director and retired four-star General David Petraeus announced he would step down after admitting to an extramarital affair. Ray Suarez talks to the Washington Post's Greg Miller and retired Army Col. Peter Mansoor about Petraeus' career and the sensitive nature of leading the CIA.

Aired: 11/09/12

Rating: NR

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