On the recordApril 29, 2009
Only Congress can decide what is to be the will of the American people going forward.
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congress.govRobert Gates: “Only Congress can decide what is to be the will of the American people going forward.”
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Emphasizing Congress's role in deciding defense budget recommendations.
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