Robert Gates actually said...

I think that the war in Afghanistan will end much as the war in Iraq has ended.

Secretary Gates discusses the expected transition of military roles in Afghanistan similar to Iraq.

03/02/2010

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I think [the thing] people need to remember is that providing for the common defense is an unambiguous Federal responsibility.

don't ask, don't tell will be in effect until 60 days after the government says the military is ready to implement the repeal of it.

Those fighting to recover deserve respect for their sacrifice.

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