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Robert Gates Promises 'Fresh Eyes' at the Pentagon
Donald Rumsfeld's proposed replacement has told a Senate committee that America is not winning the war in Iraq. We hear more about former CIA Director Robert Gates, his controversial career and his possible role in America's military future. Plus, strained relations between Britain and Russia over the radioactive poisoning of a former Russian spy, and with their work over, leaders of the Iraq Study Group have sat for pictures in Men's Vogue magazine. We get an update on tomorrow's much-awaited report.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenDonald Rumsfeld's proposed replacement has told a Senate committee that America is not winning the war in Iraq. We hear more about former CIA Director Robert Gates, his controversial career and his possible role in America's military future. Plus, strained relations between Britain and Russia over the radioactive poisoning of a former Russian spy, and with their work over, leaders of the Iraq Study Group have sat for pictures in Men's Vogue magazine. We get an update on tomorrow's much-awaited report.
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Relations between Britain and Russia are increasingly strained over the radioactive poisoning in London of a former Russian spy. British agents are in Moscow to investigate the murder, but Russia's chief prosecutor says there will be no extradition of any suspects.
Read the story6 minRobert Gates Promises 'Fresh Eyes' at the Pentagon
At his Senate confirmation hearing today to replace Donald Rumsfeld , former CIA Director Robert Gates was asked a crucial question by Democrat Carl Levin of Michigan, whether America was winning the war in Iraq. Answering "no," he said there will be no easy answers if he's confirmed as Secretary of Defense .
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With good ideas in short supply, the Bush White House accepted a Republican Congressman's proposal for a bi-partisan Iraq Study Group led by Republican James Baker and Democrat Lee Hamilton . With eight other members, they have visited Iraq and studied the options.
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