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Robert Gates: Because our long-term strategic interests and our national and homeland security are at risk, because so many of…

On the recordNovember 7, 2006
Because our long-term strategic interests and our national and homeland security are at risk, because so many of America's sons and daughters in our armed forces are in harm's way, I did not hesitate when the president asked me to return to duty.
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Robert Gates
Republican · Texas

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Gates explains his reasons for accepting the nomination as Defense Secretary.

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