Robert Gates actually said...

a dollar spent for capabilities in excess to our real needs is a dollar taken from a capability we do need.

Gates argues against excess military spending impacting essential capabilities.

07/12/2010

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the time for a change has come.

Secretary Gates has spoken eloquently on why decisions such as this are not subject to a referendum of servicemembers.

If the impact of repeal was predominantly negative, that would have revealed itself in the course of our review.

the implementation of these policies and regulations is consistent with the standards of military readiness, military effectiveness, unit co...