Gen. Odierno credits change in tactics for post-surge security improvements

Gen. Raymond Odierno, former commander of Multinational Corps Iraq, summarizing his 15 months in Iraq, says that a change in tactics following the surge helped to eliminate safe havens for al-Qaida. (0:42)
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Gen. Odierno says assessment will be important to the next U.S. president

Gen. Raymond Odierno, former commander of Multinational Corps Iraq, says that no matter who the next president is they should keep in mind assessment of conditions on the ground before implementing a new troop withdrawal strategy. (0:44)
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Gen. Odierno blames "Iranian surrogates" for security troubles in Iraq

Gen. Raymond Odierno, former commander of Multinational Corps Iraq, gave his assessment of Iranian involvement in Iraq through their training and funding of other militant groups inside Iraq. He said that president Ahmadinejad's recent safe visit was due to these surrogates backing off in the Iranian leader's presence. (0:55)
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General Ray Odierno, commander of Multinational Corps- Iraq, explains his view of the long-term role for the U.S. military in Iraq, during a press briefing at the Pentagon

Lt. Gen. Ray Odierno explains the role he sees the U.S. military taking in Iraq and what a continuing presence of U.S. forces would do to support Iraqi security forces in the long term. (0:47)
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General Ray Odierno, commander of Multinational Corps- Iraq, answers a question about conditions in Mosul, Iraq, during a press briefing at the Pentagon

Lt. Gen. Ray Odierno answers a question about the conditions in Mosul, Iraq, after reduction of coalition forces there in 2007. Odierno says he sees the continuing support of Iraqi security forces as an example for the future. (0:46)
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General Ray Odierno, commander of Multinational Corps- Iraq, answers a question about troop reduction during a press briefing at the Pentagon

Lt. Gen.  Ray Odierno responds to a question  about whether the United States will be able to reduce troops in Iraq by levels previously stated by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates.  (0:38)
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General Ray Odierno, commander of Multinational Corps- Iraq, speaks about the Concerned Local Citizens program during a press briefing at the Pentagon

Lt. Gen. Ray Odierno speaks about how Concerned Local Citizens, or Iraqis who work for the coalition forces, are being targeted by Al Qaeda, during a press briefing at the Pentagon via live video conference from Baghdad. (1:03)
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