Robert Gates actually said...

the Department of Defense cannot come to America's elected representatives and ask for budget increases each year unless we have done a better job--indeed, done everything possible--to make every dollar count.

Context

Gates emphasizes the need for budget accountability before requesting increases.

03/02/2010

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