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To: TomGuy

Bob (Robert) Gates, former CIA, is new SecDef per Bret Bair, FoxNews.


201 posted on 11/08/2006 10:01:19 AM PST by TomGuy
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To: TomGuy
Bob (Robert) Gates, former CIA, is new SecDef per Bret Bair, FoxNews.

I know nothing about him, anyone??

268 posted on 11/08/2006 10:05:24 AM PST by Irish Eyes
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To: TomGuy


Robert M. Gates, Director of Central Intelligence, 1991-1993.

Dr. Robert Michael Gates (born September 25, 1943) is the 22nd and current United States Secretary of Defense. His term of office began Novermber 8th, 2006 under President George W. Bush. Previous to that office, he served as Director of Central Intelligence from November 6, 1991 until January 20, 1993, capping a 26-year career in the CIA and the National Security Council. Immediately before being named as Secretary of Defense, he was the President of Texas A&M University and the National President of the National Eagle Scout Association. He and his wife Becky have two children. He has currently been nominated to replace Donald Rumsfeld as Secretary of Defense in November 2006.

More at wikipedia
271 posted on 11/08/2006 10:05:44 AM PST by TomGuy
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