John Podesta, president and chief executive officer of the Center, served as chief of staff to President William J.

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Petraeus asked Peter Mansoor, who had participated in the Council of Colonels, to serve as his executive officer in Iraq, a position similar to that of chief of staff in a civilian office.

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