George H.W. Bush said "I have chosen a vigorous new leader to be the Director of Central Intelligence, Bob Gates." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

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I have chosen a vigorous new leader to be the Director of Central Intelligence, Bob Gates.

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Remarks to the Veterans of the Office of Strategic Services Dinner

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