Robert Gates said...

If the impact of repeal was predominantly negative, that would have revealed itself in the course of our review.

Gates emphasizes that the review showed no negative impact from repeal.

12/01/2010

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By continuing to repeat that the U.S. will not put boots on the ground, the President, in effect, traps himself.

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He is deeply knowledgeable about the international scene and geopolitics.