Robert Gates actually said...

We cannot afford to do everything and buy everything, but at the same time, we cannot afford defeat.

Gates emphasizes the need for prioritization in defense spending.

01/14/2009

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Illiteracy can cost lives in combat and renders the police ineffective in providing basic public security functions.

The Afghan Army is increasingly in the lead in planning and executing operations.

Yes, I do.

It is critical that we continue to work with our partners in the region to increase the pressure on AQAP.