Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates responds to a reporter's question during a press conference at the Pentagon, June 16, 2011. DOD photo by Cherie CullenGates Leaves Legacy Of Major Achievements, Contradictions -- Washington Times
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates leaves office Thursday popular with the liberal Washington establishment, but not so with conservatives chafed by his budget cutting and his enthusiastic support for open gays in the ranks.
In some ways, Mr. Gates‘ 4 1/2-year tenure under two presidents was one of big achievements but stark contradictions.
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