Washington (CNN) -- Members of the Senate and House armed services committees currently are talking to the Pentagon about the next round of hearings on Afghanistan, trying to coordinate sessions with the U.S. commander there, Gen. David Petraeus. When Petraeus, probably the best-known military man in the wars of Iraq and Afghanistan, returns to answer questions, the television lights will shine on the four stars he wears on each shoulder. Now a new debate is swirling in Washington, thanks to an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal pushing for Petraeus to get a fifth star, like military giants of the past.
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A Wall Street Journal opinion piece says Petraeus deserves a fifth star
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It "would demonstrate the nation's commitment" to the military, the authors say
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Tweets: "An incredibly silly idea"; "He's not a Washington"; "He deserves" it
"Today's soldiers have fought as valiantly as any in @placeholder history, and they deserve recognition of their leaders.