"The strategic rationale for swift-moving expeditionary forces, be they army or marines, airborne, infantry or special operations is self evident, given the likelihood of counter-terrorism, rapid reaction, disaster response or stability or security force assistance missions," he said. "But in my opinion, any future defense secretary who advises the president to again send a big American land army into Asia or into the Middle East or Africa should have his head examined." -- Bob Gate, US Defense Secretary, West Point, New York
In those words, Gates, a Bush holdover in the Obama administration covertly condemned his predecessor and his previous boss for their ill-fated gun-totting approach to diplomacy in the aftermath of the 9/11 attack. Bush absconded from his role as a leader and simply became a cheerleader. Obama has managed to bring in a level headed approach to his role. Here indeed is the Obama doctrine.
In those words, Gates, a Bush holdover in the Obama administration covertly condemned his predecessor and his previous boss for their ill-fated gun-totting approach to diplomacy in the aftermath of the 9/11 attack. Bush absconded from his role as a leader and simply became a cheerleader. Obama has managed to bring in a level headed approach to his role. Here indeed is the Obama doctrine.
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