Robert Gates actually said...

Only Congress can decide what is to be the will of the American people going forward.

Emphasizing Congress's role in deciding defense budget recommendations.

04/29/2009

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The military is phasing out its controversial stop loss policy. Defense Secretary Robert Gates announcing today the military would use cash ...

Defense Secretary Robert Gates announcing today the military would use cash payments of $500 a month to retain troops.

This problem will not be over in 18 months. This problem will not be over in 2 years.

First, to reaffirm our commitment to take care of the All Volunteer Force, which in my view represents America's greatest strategic asset.