Ronald Reagan said "With great regret I have agreed to Robert Gates' request that his name be withdrawn as the nominee to be Director of Central Intelligence." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMarch 1, 1987

With great regret I have agreed to Robert Gates' request that his name be withdrawn as the nominee to be Director of Central Intelligence.

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Republican · California

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Statement on the Withdrawal of the Nomination of Robert M. Gates To Be Director of Central Intelligence

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