Over the long term, we cannot kill or capture our way to victory. Nonmilitary efforts, tools of persuasion and inspiration were indispensable to the outcomes of the defining struggle of the 20th century.
Gates argues for the necessity of nonmilitary efforts in achieving victory.
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My staff and I have learned that it was nearly impossible to get accurate information and answers to questions such as, 'How much money did you spend?' and, 'How many people do you have?'
I think there is a cost. I think it does provide a basis for radicalization in the region.
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