Robert Gates actually said...

The truth of the matter is the Iraqis want us out of the country as quickly as possible.

Gates explains the differing desires of Iraqis and Afghans regarding U.S. troop presence.

02/16/2011

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The commissions are very much still on the table.

I fully expect to have 535 pieces of legislation before this is over, saying, 'Not in my district. Not in my State.'

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The detention facilities at Guantanamo Bay will be closed on or before January 22, 2010.