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“If there's ever an example that military power alone cannot be successful in Afghanistan, I think it was the Soviet experience.”

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Robert M. Gates
Robert M. Gates

Robert M. Gates is a former United States Secretary of Defense, born on September 25, 1943. He has extensive experience in American politics and the military, holding several key positions in government. more

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