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Jan 21, 2016 former secretary of defense robert gates joins me in hour three today to discuss his new book a passion for leadership, as well as the iran deal, the north korean provocation, dod acquisition, carriers and ohio class submarines and hillarys server. Ex defense secretary gates takes aim at obama in new book. Former defense secretary robert gates tackles white house in. Secretary of defense from december 2006 to july 2011. He also served as an officer in the united states air force and worked for the central. Memoirs of a secretary at war, robert gates says the president was unsure the afghan surge would work and was. Gates discusses his latest book a passion for leadership. A new memoir from former defense secretary robert gates hit the book shelves this month, drawing both praise and criticism for its candid insights into the two most recent presidents gates. Sep 15, 2018 i was executive secretary for two secretaries of defense, i worked closely with three others and when you read former defense secretary robert gates book duty, you get a real sense of the. Defense secretary james mattis extraordinary reading habits.

The reinvention of robert gates by michael crowley, the new republic, november 9, 2009. Gates s new memoir is the first describing the obama administrations policy deliberations written from inside the cabinet. Bush and as secretary of defense 200611 in the administrations of presidents george w. Jan 07, 2014 in a rare display of criticism against a sitting president and his former boss, former secretary of defense robert gates blasts president barack obama in an upcoming memoir for a lack of. Leadership lessons from robert gates and jack welch. Obama and bushs former defense secretary says he doesnt. Bush but was retained for service by president barack obama. Former secretary of defense bob gates talked to stars and stripes on thursday about his new book, duty. Robert gates, former defense secretary, offers harsh critique of. June 30, 2011 robert gates and president obama salute during a farewell ceremony for gates as outgoing defense secretary. Gates gives us a forthright, impassioned, sometimes conflicted account of his four and a half years as defense secretary in his fascinating new memoir duty, a book that is highly. Gates, who served as secretary of defense under presidents george w. Jan 16, 2014 robert gates and why defense secretaries are grumpy stacks of former u.

Former secretary of defense robert gates to speak at the. Gates book emphasizes the ways more than the whys of war. He broke a vertebra in his neck after falling at home a couple of weeks ago, and that appears to have restricted his peripheral vision. Gates book has washington talking about public policy and the people who make it, including some pointed words about the obama. The quiet fury of robert gates bush and obamas secretary of defense had to wage war in iraq, afghanistanand todays washington. Gates himself says that he makes no pretense that the book is a. Former secretary of defense robert gates discusses his book a passion for leadership, which examines the failures of large institutions and how smart leadership can improve them.

That said, he also spent considerable time on iran, china, dont askdont tell, budget cuts, white house micromanagement, and congressional parochialism. Gates has a long and distinguished career in national security affairs. Former defense secretary robert gates has left the busy world of d. Robert gates thinks joe biden hasnt stopped being wrong for. I think he has been wrong on nearly every major foreign policy and national security issue over the past four decades, former defense secretary robert gates says of vice president joe biden in. Bob gates provides an excellent look at the politics and personal stresses of being secretary of defense.

F ormer secretary of defense robert gates has harsh words for vice president joe bidens foreign policy judgement in his soontobereleased memoir according to. Gates is a wellliked and respected figure in washington, and his critiques of obama are seen as damaging to the administrations foreign policy credentials. As a child, he was involved in the boy scouts of america, eventually attaining the rank of eagle scout. Jan, 2014 former defense secretary robert gates is out defending his tellall book to all comers this week, gamely strapped into a neck brace that holds his head high and straight ahead.

Interview with charlie rose robert gates, former secretary of defense discusses his book duty. Former defense secretary robert gates, in his upcoming memoir, has harsh words for president obamas leadership style and commitment to the afghanistan war accusing the president of losing. Gates was the 22nd united states secretary of defense. In a new memoir, former defense secretary robert gates unleashes harsh judgments about president obamas leadership and his commitment to the afghanistan war, writing that by early 2010 he had. As delivered by secretary of defense ash carter, national museum of the marine corps. The airborne lasera 747 retrofitted with an energy weaponin particular was a boondoggle and was cancelled by robert gates during his term as secretary of defense. Fighting the wars in iraq and afghanistan were certainly a priority. The political universe is all a twitter over the former secretary of defense, robert gates s new book, duty.

Writing in the washington examiner, for example, jay ambrose commends gates for his. Former defense secretary robert gates interview with npr full transcript of unedited interview with morning editions steve inskeep. Robert gates, former secretary of defense for both the bush and obama administrations, ripped the president in his new memoir. This position corresponds to what is generally known as a defense minister in many other countries. I was executive secretary for two secretaries at defense, i worked closely with three others and when you read former defense secretary robert gates book. In his eagerly anticipated memoir duty, former defense secretary robert gates pulls no punches about president obama, a threat from david petraeus, and nancy pelosis bad side. Former secretary of defense robert gates on his new book. I was executive secretary for two secretaries of defense, i worked closely with three others and when you read former defense secretary robert gates book. And so the secretary of defense, of all people, was a strong advocate of even more draconian. Jan 07, 2014 former secretary of defense robert gates has given republicans something to wave around in 2016, with new revelations about president obamas war rationale and hillary clintons preference for.

Bob gates memoir slams joe biden for being wrong on. The secretary of defense s position of command and authority over the u. Defense secretary robert gates book duty, memoirs of a secretary at war are seen in fairfax, va. Memoirs of a secretary at war is a nonfiction book written by robert m. This position corresponds to what is generally known as a defense minister in many other. The release of former secretary of defense robert m. Memoirs of a secretary at war, and ongoing national security challenges. Three months after becoming defense secretary, gates read a frontpage account in the. Gates, durham, north carolina, wednesday, september 29, 2010. Robert gates notes that joe biden is always wrong about. Robert gates, who served as defense secretary for the obama administration, paused for a moment and said i dont know in an interview sunday when asked if he thinks former vp joe biden would be. Exdefense secretary robert gates new memoir has eyeopening revelations. Robert gates, who served as defense secretary for the obama administration, paused for a moment and said i dont know in an interview sunday when. Robert michael gates born september 25, 1943 is an american statesman, scholar, intelligence analyst, and university president who served as the 22nd united states secretary of defense from 2006 to 2011.

Defense secretary robert gates book bounce by daryl cagle, tags. The secretary of defense secdef is the leader and chief executive officer of the united states department of defense, the executive department of the armed forces of the u. In an interview aired sunday on cbs news face the nation, gates. Gates slams biden in memoir, reveals he nearly quit time. Former defense secretary robert gates tackles white house in new book video. Espers virtual meeting with nato defense ministers april, 2020 dod contract for 60 n95 critical care decontamination units. Gates book stirs debate on bidens foreign policy creds. Secretary gates book ignites another washington debate. Former defense secretary robert gates slams obamas. He also served as an officer in the united states air force and worked for the central intelligence agency before being appointed director of the agency by president george h. Gates stands by statement that biden has been wrong on nearly. Politifact checking robert gates criticism of vice. If you look at bob gates book i was the executive secretary for two secretaries at defense, i worked closely with three others and when you read gates book duty, you get a real sense. Exdefense secretary gates takes aim at obama in new book.

A new memoir by former defense secretary bob gates is expected to be a juicy and critical inside look at the ups and downs of foreign policy in the obama administration. As larry korb, a former assistant secretary of defense in the reagan. Robert gates new book is starting to leak out, and it may give president obama and his aides some heartburn. In a rare display of criticism against a sitting president and his former boss, former secretary of defense robert gates blasts president barack obama in an upcoming memoir for a. Retired robert gates enjoys skagit county home the. Former secretary of defense robert gates to speak at the national archives on january 26 press release tuesday, january 24, 2017 washington, dc. Robert gates thinks joe biden hasnt stopped being wrong.

Brian finke from his earliest days as secretary of defense, robert gates kept a little countdown clock in his briefcase. The president wishes secretary gates well as he recovers from his recent injury, and discusses his book. Jan 09, 2014 the political universe is all a twitter over the former secretary of defense, robert gatess new book, duty. Gates, durham, north carolina, wednesday, september 29, 2010 thank you president brodhead for that very generous introduction and thank you for your warm welcome. Gates stands by statement that biden has been wrong on. President obama and hillary clinton slammed by robert gates. Memoirs of a secretary at war, is the most peculiar book of its kind that ive read in a long time, maybe ever. Jan 07, 2014 i think he has been wrong on nearly every major foreign policy and national security issue over the past four decades, former defense secretary robert gates says of vice president joe biden in. Former defense secretary gates blasts obama in new book. May 12, 2019 former defense secretary robert gates is calling out joe bidens national security and foreign policy credibilility and says age would be problematic for both biden and rival sen. Gates began his career serving as an officer in the united states air force but. Former defense secretary robert gates is calling out joe bidens national security and foreign policy credibilility and says age would be problematic for both biden and rival sen.

Defense secretary mattis credits reading habit for leadership. Im going to come back to acquisition in a second, secretary gates, but you brought up north korea. Gatess new memoir is the first describing the obama administrations policy deliberations written from inside the cabinet. Gates, a cold war veteran selected to remain as defense secretary, has won bipartisan praise for his pragmatism and handling of. That evidently is a fertile frame of mind in which to write a book like this one. Here are a few items from the book that may surprise readers. No doubt, some of the key players during gates tenure as secretary, dec. From the former secretary of defense, a strikingly candid, vividly written ac. Is former defense secretary robert gates doing his duty. Jan 17, 2014 former secretary of defense robert gates spoke about his memoir, duty. Jan 24, 2017 former secretary of defense robert gates to speak at the national archives on january 26 press release tuesday, january 24, 2017 washington, dc. Gates offers the ultimate insiders look at how leaders can transform large organizations and companies. Defense secretary mattis credits reading habit for.

Former defense secretary gates blasts obama in new book us news. Memoirs of a secretary at war, robert gates says the president was. May, 2019 robert gates, who served as defense secretary for the obama administration, paused for a moment and said i dont know in an interview sunday when asked if he thinks former vp joe biden would be. Mar 28, 2017 if you look at bob gates book i was the executive secretary for two secretaries at defense, i worked closely with three others and when you read gates book duty, you get a real sense. Gates served in that position under obama and president george w. May 28, 2018 i was executive secretary for two secretaries at defense, i worked closely with three others and when you read former defense secretary robert gates book duty, you get a real sense of the. Memoirs of a secretary at war made waves around washington, d.

Gates served as secretary of defense from 2006 to 2011. F ormer defense secretary robert gates did vice president joe biden and his presidential ambitions no favors in offering a summary of the politicians foreign policy instincts. Instead of carrying book bags they are carrying assault rifles. The defense department is working closely with the department of health and human services and state department to provide support in dealing with the coronavirus outbreak. Lessons on change and reform from fifty years of public service at the national archives on thursday, january 26, at 7 p. Robert gates ran the department of defense during the wars in iraq and afghanistan. Former secretary of defense robert gates on his new book a. As david halberstam describes in his book, the coldest winter, secretary of defense louis johnson, who replaced james forrestal and was nearly as unstable emotionally, wanted to run for president in 1952 on a platform of holding down defense spending. Bret baier of fox news described the book as a, scathing criticism of president obama, questioning the presidents leadership and commitment to the afghanistan and iraq wars evidently, there are several revelations in the gates book.