Robert Gates said...

Senator Kaine will recall the reaction when we--when I shuttered Joint Forces Command in Norfolk.

the only way I could get significant new or additional equipment to commanders in the field in weeks or months--not year...

He would be candid and honest, willing to tell the President straight from the shoulder what he needs to hear.

I think there ought to be a firm deadline at 6 months. I think the Iranians are world-class experts in slow-rolling thei...