Robert Gates: “I think there definitely is such a deficit of trust with Pakistan, and I think it's historical.”

I think there is a cost. I think it does provide a basis for radicalization in the region.

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

I think it would be a very heavy political lift for the president to say he's going to cut off military supplies to Israel unless they stop in Gaza.

I think it doesn't make strategic sense.