Robert Gates: “Defense Secretary Robert Gates says he is not optimistic that the ban on openly gay and lesbian troops in the military…”

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?'

The Chinese have played a lot of clips of what happened at the Capitol on January 6. And in their propaganda... have talked about how we’re in no position to advise other countries on how to govern themselves.

I think it doesn't make strategic sense.

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