Robert Gates actually said...

turbulent, unstable, and unpredictable times have recurred to challenge U.S. leaders regularly since World War II

Gates emphasized the recurring nature of international crises since WWII.

10/20/2015

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the role of Congress itself.

it's a terrible way to budget. I mean, it is a gimmick.

Senator Kaine will recall the reaction when we--when I shuttered Joint Forces Command in Norfolk.

And the then-Governor.