Robert Gates actually said...

I believe we are making some progress, but it is slower and harder than we anticipated.

Gates acknowledges the challenges and slower progress in Afghanistan than expected.

03/22/2010

More Robert Gates Quotes

Only Congress can decide what is to be the will of the American people going forward.

The President has made the decision to close Guantanamo. It's something that his predecessor said should be done.

I fully expect to have 535 pieces of legislation before this is over, saying, 'Not in my district. Not in my State.'

The commissions are very much still on the table.