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Robert Gates expresses pessimism about the immediate future of the country due to political divisions.

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Nov 16, 2015

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?'

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Jan 10, 2017

He would be candid and honest, willing to tell the President straight from the shoulder what he needs to hear.

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Jan 6, 2014

She only was against the surge because she was running against Obama in the primary.

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Oct 20, 2015

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

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