Robert Gates Videos at WCBS 880 Video Archive at wcbs880.com

27 Jan 2009

Gates, Obama At Odds Over Nukes

Defense Secretary Robert Gates and President Barack Obama are headed for a showdown over the whether the U.S. needs a new generation of warheads.

"… Program secretary Robert Gates is only talking about we fleecing working -- he says are -- all that on reliable. But it's still -- build the …" at 0:36

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2:08

22 Jan 2009

'Obameter' Tracks Prez Promises

President Barack Obama made hundreds of promises during the 2008 campaign. How do we make sure he delivers? The "Obameter."

"… few promises. Such as pointing at least one Republican to his cabinet Defense Secretary Robert Gates. There will be a ban on gifts by lobbyist his announcement yesterday cracking down on lobby. …" at 1:06

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2:15

2 Dec 2008

Obama: Hawk Or Dove?

President-elect Barack Obama says he's sticking to the 16-month timetable to have U.S. troops out of Iraq, but some supporters are worried he'll change his mind.

"… Miller argues change is underway. To pragmatism I suppose this means that Robert Gates will be carrying out. A sixteen month timetable withdrawal and that's where president elect Obama sees it. …" at 1:30

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1:56

2 Dec 2008

Gates: I'm Still A Republican

Despite being asked to stay on the job by President-elect Barack Obama, Defense Secretary Robert Gates says he still considers himself a Republican.

Episode Duration -- 2:19

1 Dec 2008

Obama To Announce National Security Team

President-elect Barack Obama is expected to announce his national security team, and he is already getting praise.

"… officials tell CNN we'll include Senator Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. Robert Gates being as Defense Secretary and retired marine general Jim Jones expected as National Security Adviser. …" at 0:36

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2:47

1 Dec 2008

Uncut: Obama Announces Security Team

President-elect Barack Obama announces his national security team, including Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and current Defense Secretary Robert Gates .

Episode Duration -- 43:38

26 Nov 2008

Is Keeping Gates Wrong Move?

Some say President-elect Barack Obama should start fresh and not retain Defense Secretary Robert Gates .

"… The appeal of Robert Gates is obvious he's probably the most admired member of the bush cabinet winning plaudits for his pragmatic approach and willingness to hold …" at 0:04

1 Spoken Highlight

1:47

27 Sep 2008

(Uncut) Presidential Debate In Its Entirety

Watch the full broadcast of the presidential debate between Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain in Oxford, Miss. (Run Time 1hr. 30 minutes.)

"… Laden was still out. And now they've reconstituted themselves secretary of defense Robert Gates himself acknowledges the war on terrorism started in Afghanistan. And it needs to and that but we can't do it. If we …" at 46:39

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1:36:15

15 Aug 2008

US Keeps Pressure On Russia

President Bush urges Russia to leave Georgia. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice is in Georgia with a new cease-fire plan.

"… the effort to dispatch humanitarian aid. But with Russia's next move uncertain Defense Secretary Robert Gates said the conflict could hurt US Russian relations down the road. …" at 1:02

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1:33

14 Aug 2008