Robert Gates
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General David Petraeus
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Leon Panetta
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Hillary Clinton
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Hillary Clinton
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Paul Pillar
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Barack Obama
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George W. Bush
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Barack Obama
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Barack Obama
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Brent Scowcroft
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CIA
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James Baker
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Lee Hamilton
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George W. Bush
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Donald Rumsfeld
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Zbigniew Brzezinski
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| Date | Event Type | Description | Location | Actions |
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| N/A | N/A | Formation and report of the Iraq Study Group, which endorsed a staged retreat from the Iraq war a... | Iraq | View |
| N/A | N/A | Robert Gates joined the cabinet of George W. Bush after the 2006 elections. | N/A | View |
| N/A | N/A | Robert Gates's 'last major policy speech in Washington' | Washington | View |
| N/A | N/A | Visit by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates to Bahrain. | Bahrain | View |
| N/A | N/A | Obama announced a $400 billion reduction in defense spending. | Washington | View |
| 2025-01-01 | N/A | Robert Gates' historic visit to China | China | View |
| 2011-06-01 | N/A | Robert Gates speech in Brussels criticizing NATO allies. | Brussels | View |
| 2011-05-01 | N/A | Operation to kill Osama bin Laden using Navy SEALs. | Pakistan (implied) | View |
| 2011-04-01 | N/A | Announcement regarding military spending review | USA | View |
| 2011-02-01 | N/A | Robert Gates leaves office. | USA | View |
| 2011-02-01 | N/A | Robert Gates leaves office as Defense Secretary. | Washington D.C. (implied) | View |
| 2009-01-01 | N/A | Lunch meeting at the Pentagon using Jefferson Davis's table. | Pentagon Office of SecDef | View |
| 2006-12-01 | N/A | Robert Gates takes over the Pentagon (becomes Secretary of Defense). | Pentagon | View |
| 0027-06-01 | N/A | Robert Gates' last foreign trip as Secretary of Defense | Aboard Boeing E-4B | View |
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This document is an editorial clipping criticizing Jeffrey Epstein's high-profile legal team (Dershowitz, Starr, Goldberger) for their defense strategies amidst solicitation charges and civil lawsuits. It details allegations involving a 14-year-old girl in 2005 and notes that police found evidence of school schedules and transcripts in Epstein's home, contradicting claims that he was unaware of the victims' ages. The article mocks the lawyers' attempts to frame the lawsuits as merely money-driven.
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This document appears to be page 16 of a briefing paper or policy summary produced during the House Oversight Committee investigations. It summarizes the Obama administration's stance and actions regarding the Afghanistan/Pakistan conflict and domestic military spending cuts around the year 2011. It specifically references the withdrawal of surge troops, the death of bin Laden, and a proposed $400 billion cut to defense spending.
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A Financial Times article by Gideon Rachman dated June 13, 2011, analyzing a speech by US Defence Secretary Robert Gates. Gates criticized NATO allies for their lack of participation in the Libya intervention and their reliance on US military spending. The article argues that this reluctance signals the end of 'liberal interventionism' and explains why the West is unlikely to intervene in Syria despite atrocities committed by the Syrian army. The document appears to be a clipping included in House Oversight materials.
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This document appears to be page 9 of a geopolitical report or article (stamped House Oversight) discussing the Middle East during the Arab Spring (circa 2011). It details the internal political stability of Saudi Arabia, the health issues of King Abdullah and his line of succession, and rising tensions between Saudi Arabia/Kuwait and Iran. It specifically mentions a historic $60 billion arms deal between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia and a diplomatic trip by U.S. Defense Secretary Gates.
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This document appears to be a page from a geopolitical report or briefing (likely circa 2011) discussing the 'Arab Spring' and its impact on Saudi Arabia. It details Saudi concerns regarding the fall of Mubarak in Egypt, protests in Yemen against President Saleh, and unrest in Bahrain against the Al-Khalifa family. The text highlights the sectarian tensions (Sunni vs. Shiite) and Saudi suspicions of Iranian interference in Yemen (via Houthis) and Bahrain, despite US observations that the movements were homegrown.
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This document appears to be a page from a manuscript or memoir by Ehud Barak, likely titled 'Barak' (page 139), filed under House Oversight evidence. It details a 2012 conversation between Barak and President Obama regarding the threat of a nuclear Iran, where Obama uses a 'bully' analogy to describe US support for Israel. The text contrasts US and Israeli military capabilities and strategic perspectives on the Iranian threat, mentioning Gates and Panetta's roles in improving US readiness.
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This document appears to be a page from a profile or article (likely page 20) discussing Robert Gates's tenure as Secretary of Defense. It highlights his management style, criticisms regarding his self-promotion, and specifically details his strategic effort to build a strong alliance with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in 2009 to resolve inter-agency tensions. The document bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' footer, indicating it was used as evidence in a congressional inquiry.
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This document appears to be page 19 of a larger report or article, marked with a House Oversight Bates stamp. The text profiles Secretary of Defense Robert Gates during the transition from the Bush administration to the Obama administration. It details his struggles with budget cuts, his relationship with Congress and General Petraeus, and specifically highlights his hesitation regarding the Navy SEAL raid on Osama bin Laden due to his memories of the failed 1980 Iran hostage rescue. There is no direct mention of Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell on this specific page.
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This document is a scanned page (Bates stamped HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_032188) containing a Newsweek article titled 'Robert Gates: America is losing its grip.' The article details an interview with Secretary of Defense Robert Gates aboard a Boeing E-4B during his final foreign trip, where he expresses concern over the U.S. losing its global supremacy due to economic constraints. While the document is part of a House Oversight production, the text itself does not explicitly mention Jeffrey Epstein or his associates.
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The document is a narrative page (numbered 19) bearing a House Oversight Bates stamp. It details Hillary Clinton's involvement in foreign policy during the Arab Spring (approx. 2011), specifically regarding the fall of Mubarak in Egypt and the debate over establishing a no-fly zone in Libya. It highlights internal disagreements within the Obama administration involving Robert Gates and Bill Daley regarding military intervention.
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This document appears to be page 22 of a geopolitical analysis or article written by maritime policy analyst Mark Valencia. It discusses tensions in the South China Sea, specifically focusing on the disconnect between China's civilian leadership and the PLA Navy, evidenced by a stealth fighter test conducted during U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates' visit. The text warns of worsening situations involving Vietnam, drilling rights, and protests in Hanoi and Manila. The document bears a House Oversight stamp, suggesting it was part of a production of documents, likely related to an investigation involving communications or briefing materials.
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This document is a page from a 'Foreign Policy' article authored by Richard L. Russell, dated February 5, 2013. It discusses former Defense Secretary Robert Gates's warning against future U.S. land wars in the Middle East, Asia, or Africa, while analyzing the unpredictability of military contingencies in the Central Command region. The document bears the Bates stamp 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029801', indicating it is part of a document production for the House Oversight Committee, likely included in a collection of press clippings or background materials.
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This document appears to be a page from a 'Foreign Policy' article authored by Richard L. Russell, dated February 5, 2013. The text discusses former Defense Secretary Robert Gates's warnings against future U.S. land wars in the Middle East, Asia, or Africa, referencing his speech to West Point cadets. The document bears the Bates stamp 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029714', indicating it was part of a document production for the House Oversight Committee, though the specific page contains no direct references to Jeffrey Epstein.
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This document discusses the political landscape in Iraq concerning the presence of American forces, focusing on Nuri Al Maliki's role and the Sadrists' stance. It also analyzes Barack Obama's shift in foreign policy from his campaign pledges, particularly regarding Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Guantánamo, and mentions Robert Gates' presumed role in supporting the Obama administration.
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This document is an article from The New Republic by Fouad Ajami dated June 3, 2011, arguing against removing US troops from Iraq. It discusses Defense Secretary Robert Gates's observations on Iraq's emerging democracy and his past involvement with the Iraq Study Group, highlighting his shift in views on the Iraq war and his philosophical alignment with figures like Brzezinski and Scowcroft.
Strategic roles
'Your battle space is Iraq. My battle space is Washington'
Weekly private meetings
Text notes they 'try to get together privately once a week'.
Budget Reduction
Notice of $400 billion reduction in defense spending (given 24 hours notice)
NATO Participation and Spending
Dismissed allies as useless, criticized lack of fighting in Libya, and called US spending share unacceptable.
Bin Laden Raid Strategy
'Mr. President, I want truth in lending. Because of experience, I may be too cautious, you know.'
Future US military strategy
Gates advised against sending large American land armies into Asia, the Middle East, or Africa.
Inter-agency cooperation
Lunch meeting to establish a working relationship and reduce tension between State and Defense departments.
America's global standing and Gates' retirement
Gates discusses the decline of US supremacy, economic constraints on defense spending, and his reasons for retiring.
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