Robert Gates: “The same answer holds true for New START: the United States is far better off with this treaty than without it.”

I think we still have quite a bit of time, Chuck. I think there's still broad bipartisan support in the Congress for helping Ukraine.

I think the only thing I would've said is that a lot of this could've been done sooner.

He would be candid and honest, willing to tell the President straight from the shoulder what he needs to hear.

He is deeply knowledgeable about the international scene and geopolitics.