Robert Gates said...

I think the only thing I would've said is that a lot of this could've been done sooner.

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

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

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