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Robert Gates
Now’s Not the Time to Go Soft on Former Def Sec Robert Gates
Many breathed a huge sigh of relief when George Bush appointed Robert Gates secretary of defense. Compared to Donald Rumsfeld, who he replaced, he seemed like the voice of sanity.
Gates, Mullen: Greatest Threat to U.S. Is Budget Stalemate
Two former U.S. military leaders lashed out at Congress Monday, declaring the failure of lawmakers to reach agreement on solving the U.S. debt crisis the greatest threat to U.S. national security.
General Stanley McChrystal Recalled Following Rolling Stone Comments
The top NATO Afghanistan commander, General Stanley McChrystal, was reportedly recalled to Washington.
Gates to Stay on as Secretary of Defense
President-elect Barack Obama plans to keep President Bush’s Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, multiple sources reported on Tuesday.
