This had been the rumor for awhile.
Now, it’s apparently close to being official. Robert Gates will stay on as Defense Secretary in Barack Obama’s administration.
Reports are Gates will stay for at least a year.
defense secretaryGates Likely to Stay On at DefenseDonklephant Tue, 11/25/2008 - 6:31pm
Gates more likely to remain Secretary of Defense under Obama (AP...Ytop stories Thu, 11/20/2008 - 5:06pm
Can Obama Make Good On Promises About Wars?NPR Programs: Morning Edition Fri, 11/07/2008 - 5:50am
The president-elect made bold promises on the campaign trail: to end the war in Iraq and refocus the war in Afghanistan. U.S. Drops Terrorism Charges Against 5 DetaineesNPR Programs: Morning Edition Wed, 10/22/2008 - 10:30am
The U.S. military said Tuesday it is dropping charges against five Guantanamo Bay detainees. Also, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said the detainee camp in Cuba will not be closed before President Bush leaves office. Tags:
Gates: US to remain in Kosovo through late 2009 (AP)Ytop stories Tue, 10/07/2008 - 4:20am
AP - The United States will continue its troop presence in Kosovo until at least late next year, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said just before he arrived here Tuesday, reaffirming U.S. support for the newly declared nation in the face of stern opposition from Russia. |
