Robert Gates actually said...

They need to know this is their fight and that they are going to have to assume responsibility for it.

Secretary Gates emphasizes the importance of Afghan forces taking responsibility for their own security.

03/24/2010

More Robert Gates Quotes

In a memo today, Defense Secretary Robert Gates says all military branches will implement the repeal at the same time, hopefully by the end ...

We have to think frankly about the military in another country in the Middle East.

I think [the thing] people need to remember is that providing for the common defense is an unambiguous Federal responsibility.

don't ask, don't tell will be in effect until 60 days after the government says the military is ready to implement the repeal of it.