Robert Gates said...

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

I'm always hesitant to get Congress involved in a problem, because you usually end up with a solution you don't like. Bu...

I soon learned that the only way I could get significant new or additional equipment to commanders in the field in weeks...

This is basically the responsibility of the president to educate people about why this is necessary.