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Secretary Gates, during the Cold War there existed a large group of researchers both inside and outside of the Department whose expertise was the Soviet Union.

Context

Senator McCain highlights the need for experts on Afghanistan and Iraq similar to those during the Cold War.

01/26/2009

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