Robert Gates actually said...

The U.S.-Russian relationship could be adversely affected for years to come.

Defense Secretary Gates warns about the long-term impact on U.S.-Russian relations if Russia does not withdraw from Georgia.

08/13/2008

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the certification requirement... ensures that a repeal of this policy would be conducted in an orderly manner.

Much of the concern about open service is driven by misperceptions and stereotypes about what it would mean if gay servicemembers were allow...

the time for a change has come.

Secretary Gates has spoken eloquently on why decisions such as this are not subject to a referendum of servicemembers.