"It has become clear that America 's civilian institutions of diplomacy and development have been chronically undermanned and underfunded for far too long - relative to what we spend on the military, and more important, relative to the responsibilities and challenges our nation has around the world."

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Source : Speech to U.S. Global Leadership Campaign (Washington, D.C.), July 15, 2008.

Robert M. Gates

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“Over the past two decades, we have clearly seen an erosion of ethical values.”

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“The first thing I do each morning is get out of bed and give my dog, Audrey, a hug. She's a Jack Russell. I think having an animal is a wonderful thing, particularly dogs. They are great levelers, there's no nonsense with them, and they just want simple affection.”
“I grew up in a really musical house where all of my brothers and sisters could sing, but I couldn't sing. Not only could I not sing, I couldn't hear pitch. I was totally tone deaf - legitimately, one hundred percent tone deaf. Nevertheless, I loved music.”

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“It is a sign of creeping inner death when we can no longer praise the living.”
“A stable Iraq at peace with its neighbors will remain elusive until we improve both the security and the economic environment in Iraq.”

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