Robert Gates: “I also ask you to work with us to insofar as possible keep them out of…”

On the recordFebruary 1, 2010

I also ask you to work with us to insofar as possible keep them out of the political dimension of this issue.

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Gates requests Congress to minimize political impacts on military personnel during discussions.

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