Robert Gates actually said...

Achieving our objective in Afghanistan and Iraq has moved to the top of our institutional military's budgeting policy and program priorities.

Gates emphasizes prioritizing military budget for Afghanistan and Iraq operations.

02/01/2010

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I'm just frankly not specifically certain myself of the details.

failing to commit troops and money to the war would be in his view a mark of shame.

Gates is seeking Pakistan's help in preventing an expected Taliban offensive.

If you're in Iraq and trying to kill our troops, then you should consider yourself a target.