Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - CNN - 20100629:11:07:00
Here. i. >> i don't think you've heard any overoptimistic statements from me. in fact i specifically won't use the term optimism, or pessimism for that matter. i use realism. >> reporter: if general david petraeus is confirmed by the senate and takes over the war, he faces controversy and challenge. first, he must show he gets along with ambassador carl ike n eikenberry and enjoy richard holbrooke, both criticized but now-fired general stanley mcchrystal. on the ground, this is a war in trouble. this is the deadliest month of the war for the coalition. but can general petreaus really change th...