Robert Gates: “I think it'll be a gradual process, much as we saw in Iraq.”

Allies are a huge asset and in not understanding that I think is a real problem.

Senator Kaine will recall the reaction when we--when I shuttered Joint Forces Command in Norfolk.

I think that it's still a problem for the Saudis.

My staff and I have learned that it was nearly impossible to get accurate information and answers to questions such as, 'How much money did you spend?' and, 'How many people do you have?'