As one who was initially skeptical of his appointment at Texas A&M,my alma mater, and later marveled at his ability to listen to the faculty (not too dissimilar from entrenched military brass), and then lead in a spectacular fashion, I only ask for my turn to beat the drum that you carry, and I shall do so loudly and with relish. You're words remind me of the basic thrust of James Carroll's book, The House of War, which caused me to believe that BO needs to watch his back as he looks beyond our borders.
I thought enough of Gates to suggest that BO, the candidate, consider him for VP. Admittedly I was, and am troubled by his Iran-Contra role...but glad he has survived to serve, I frankly wish for more than a one year transition period.
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