Robert Gates actually said...

Yes. The president's been very explicit and was very explicit, I think, in his speech, that this remaining force will engage in counterterrorism operations.

Context

Secretary of Defense Gates confirms that the remaining troops will be involved in counterterrorism operations.

02/26/2009

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