Petraeus violated his own personal code of honor and duty toward his wife and family – and thus, in his eyes, toward his country, particularly to the men and women whom he was entrusted to lead at the CIA.
Lorsque le scandale a éclaté, il a admis sa faute, en a assumé les conséquences et a fait ce qu’il estimait être son devoir, dans l’honneur et pour le bien de son pays.