Robert Gates: “the focus of the leadership on what's important. And that priority in…”

On the recordMarch 17, 2009

the focus of the leadership on what's important. And that priority in my view, when we are at war is taking care of those who are at war.

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Emphasizes the importance of leadership focus on caring for troops during war.

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