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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.

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271 posted on 11/08/2006 10:05:44 AM PST by TomGuy
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To: TomGuy

--His term of office began Novermber 8th, 2006 under President George W. Bush--

No it hasn't. He has to be confirmed by the Senate first.


551 posted on 11/08/2006 12:04:11 PM PST by ruffedgrouse (Think outside the box, dammit!)
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National President of the National Eagle Scout Association.

That's good!

579 posted on 11/08/2006 1:45:17 PM PST by Ernest_at_the_Beach (History is soon Forgotten,)
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