If Gates to NSC, then Sen. Reed to Pentagon
That was the buzz I heard at a Washington party last night. The two individuals who passed this along said they doubt it will happen, mainly because Defense Secretary Gates is determined to get the Pentagon to shape up. Alex Wong/Getty Images
That was the buzz I heard at a Washington party last night. The two individuals who passed this along said they doubt it will happen, mainly because Defense Secretary Gates is determined to get the Pentagon to shape up.
Alex Wong/Getty Images
That was the buzz I heard at a Washington party last night. The two individuals who passed this along said they doubt it will happen, mainly because Defense Secretary Gates is determined to get the Pentagon to shape up.
Alex Wong/Getty Images
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