“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.” WorldLongHas BeensImportantAmericaNationsChallengesResponsibilityClearMilitaryDevelopmentInstitutionsAround The WorldRelativeDiplomacyCivilians Author:Robert M. Gates
“We should never lose sight of the ethos that has made the Marine Corps - where 'every Marine is a rifleman' - one of America's cherished institutions and one of the world's most feared and respected fighting forces” WorldShouldMadeAmericaFightingForceLosesMilitarySightInstitutionsMarineMarine CorpsEthos Author:Robert M. Gates
“America's civilian institutions of diplomacy and development have been chronically undermanned and underfunded for far too long.” LongHas BeensAmericaDevelopmentInstitutionsAidsDiplomacyCiviliansForeign Aid Author:Robert M. Gates
“Future U.S. political leaders – those for whom the Cold War was not the formative experience that it was for me – may not consider the return on America’s investment in NATO worth the cost.” MayWarAmericaPoliticalLeaderColdReturnCostInvestmentCold WarNatoPolitical Leaders Author:Robert M. Gates
