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Robert Michael Gates (born September 25, 1943) is an American intelligence analyst and university president who served as the 22nd United States secretary of defense from 2006 to 2011. He was appointed by President George W. Bush and was retained by President Barack Obama.
May 24, 2024 · Robert M. Gates, U.S. government official who served as director of the CIA (1991–93) under President George H.W. Bush and as secretary of defense (2006–11) in the administrations of Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama. Learn more about Gates’s life and career.
Dr. Gates served as Director of Central Intelligence from 1991 until 1993. He is the only career officer in CIA's history to rise from entry-level employee to Director.
Feb 8, 2024 · Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates warns of the dangers of America's inability to respond to global challenges in a podcast interview with Foreign Affairs. He discusses his article "The Dysfunctional Superpower" and how to avoid catastrophic consequences for the country and the world.
Oct 17, 2021 · The former secretary of defense under two presidents from different parties shares his views on the end of the war in Afghanistan, his disagreements with President Biden and the divisions in the country. He also reflects on his career in national security and his relationship with Joe Biden.
Dr. Robert M. Gates was sworn in on December 18, 2006, as the 22nd Secretary of Defense. Dr. Gates is the only Secretary of Defense in U.S. history to be asked to remain in that office by a...
A transcript of an interview with Robert Gates, former CIA director and secretary of defense, conducted by Mike Nelson and Jeffrey Engel in 2013. Gates recounts his early life, education, career, and views on various topics related to his service under George W. Bush.
