Defense Secretary Gates

[bigjohn16]

We'll evaluate in December 2010 weather we will be able to meet that objective. It was an answer to the question of whether 2011 is firm.

[high density]

1. Seems like a reasonable comment from somebody who cannot see the future. NM

[bigjohn16]

2. You're right that a firm draw down date of 2011 is not in our future. nt

[bigjohn16]

3. He just said that the transfer of security will be condition based. One more nail in the 2011 coffin

[optimator]

4. he sounds confident in his own job

There still no democrats to fill this job after a year?

[bigjohn16]

5. This seems to be administration policy not just Secretary Gates. nt

[onehandle]

6. General Wesley Clark is eligible for that position next year.

Here's hoping.