I have a responsibility to provide operationally ready forces in support of the combatant commander and to meet our commitments to Allies and partners in the region, including under the U.S.-Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security.
Gates emphasizes the importance of operational readiness and commitments to allies.
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I think it would be a very heavy political lift for the president to say he's going to cut off military supplies to Israel unless they stop in Gaza.
I think there is a cost. I think it does provide a basis for radicalization in the region.
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