Robert Gates actually said...

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

Robert Gates emphasizes the importance of NATO allies committing resources to the war effort.

02/11/2007

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I think that, here again, there may be some parallels with Iraq.

We will not repeat the mistake--and we must not repeat the mistake--of 1989 and turn our backs on these folks.

Nobody wants it more than he does.

Let's not forget about contract monitors, logistical experts, and so on, to make sure that we're doing this right.