Steely-eyed Defense Secretary Robert Gates, who formerly headed the CIA, is known as a tough leader - but he’s also known to get emotional when talking about wounded troops. When it comes to the responsibility of sending men and women to war, he takes it to heart. Gates choked up at the Pentagon today while speaking to wounded warriors and their families, particularly upon recounting his visits to Army hospitals.
| Mike, NC |
October 20th, 2008 7:52 pm ET It is good to see that people still hold these men and the work they do close to their hearts, it seems most of the world have lost touch with them. Our prayers are with them. |
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| Rose from Muscoy |
October 20th, 2008 7:54 pm ET It's called GUILT! |
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| Teriss |
October 20th, 2008 7:58 pm ET If only George Bush would have had misty eyes before he declared the invasion of Iraq. These soldiers are dying needlessly in a country that wants us to leave, we should take them up on it. |
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| Heather,ca |
October 20th, 2008 9:06 pm ET I love Sec Gates!He is a really good person who has taken part in the history of our country from behind the scenes. I would love to meet him. He is a honorable decent man. |
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| Larry |
October 20th, 2008 9:25 pm ET If only Colin Powell showed the same remorse for having backed WMDs at UN. |
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| Brandon Armelin |
October 20th, 2008 10:32 pm ET I would have to agree that guilt is eating him up. Sending these honorable men and women in harms way for bush and oil!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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