Robert Gates said...

We want everything that's possible, and a lot of things that aren't possible, in a new system.

Well, fundamentally, and I'm not kidding, it can be found within the two square miles that encompass the Capitol buildin...

I think the only thing I would've said is that a lot of this could've been done sooner.

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