Robert Gates: “Your point that the Guard and Reserve are manned by professionals is a…”

On the recordJanuary 26, 2009

Your point that the Guard and Reserve are manned by professionals is a very good one.

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Gates acknowledges the professionalism of the Guard and Reserve forces.

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Robert Gates: “Your point that the Guard and Reserve are manned by professionals is a very good one.”