Robert Gates said...

President Obama has made it clear that the Afghanistan theater should be our top overseas military priority.

Gates emphasizes Afghanistan's importance in U.S. military strategy under President Obama.

01/26/2009

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the real problem with United States policy in the Middle East is the lack of a clear strategy.

My staff and I have learned that it was nearly impossible to get accurate information and answers to questions such as, ...

I think there is a cost. I think it does provide a basis for radicalization in the region.

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