Robert Gates actually said...

We must not be so preoccupied with preparing for future conventional strategic conflicts that we neglect to provide all the capabilities necessary to fight and win conflicts, such as those the United States is in today.

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Emphasizes the need for diverse military capabilities beyond conventional warfare.

01/26/2009

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