On the recordMarch 9, 2010
the most important military component in the War on Terror is not the fighting we do ourselves, but how well we enable and empower our partners to defend and govern themselves.
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congress.govthe most important military component in the War on Terror is not the fighting we do ourselves, but how well we enable and empower our partners to defend and govern themselves.
Gates emphasizes empowering partners over direct military action in counterterrorism.
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