Robert Gates actually said...

We will not repeat the mistake--and we must not repeat the mistake--of 1989 and turn our backs on these folks.

Gates warns against abandoning Afghanistan like in 1989.

12/01/2009

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I think that there is a morale problem.

the role of Congress itself.

the cost in treasure and in the blood of our young men and women is always far higher than if we had remained strong and prepared all along

If you find $100 billion--if you find the cut, if you meet the target that I've given you, and then you show me new military capabilities or...