Robert Gates actually said...

the enormous potential in developing new joint warfighting capabilities--think of naval forces in airfield defense, or stealth bombers augmented by Navy submarines--and the clear benefits from this more efficient use of taxpayer dollars.

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Gates highlights the advantages of joint military capabilities and efficient use of resources.

02/16/2011

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