the lack of progress in the peace process has provided political ammunition to our adversaries in the Middle East and in the region, and . . . progress in this arena will enable us not only to perhaps get others to support the peace process, but also support us in our efforts to try and impose effective sanctions against Iran.
Gates emphasizes the importance of Middle East peace for U.S. security interests.
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the only way I could get significant new or additional equipment to commanders in the field in weeks or months--not years--was to take control of the problem myself through special task forces and ad hoc processes.
The President does not like having countervailing opinions, he does not like being disagreed with.
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