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One of the most important lessons in Afghanistan and in Iraq is that military success is not sufficient. Our efforts must also address economic development, institution building, the rule of law, promoting internal reconciliation, good or at least decent governance, public services, training and equipping indigenous security forces, effective, strategic communications, and more.----Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates on Jan. 26, 2008.
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As Delivered by, Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon England, Monday, March, 20, 2006

Boy Scout Jamboree

As Delivered by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Remarks at the University of Guam

As Delivered by William J. Lynn, III, University of Guam, Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Retirement Ceremony of General Stanley McChrystal

As Delivered by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, Fort McNair, Washington, DC, Friday, July 23, 2010

Portrait Unveiling for Secretary Donald Rumsfeld

As Delivered by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, The Pentagon, Friday, June 25, 2010

Opening of the National Intrepid Center of Excellence

As Delivered by Deputy Secretary of Defense William J. Lynn, III, Bethesda, Maryland, Thursday, June 24, 2010

Senate Armed Services Committee - New START Treaty

Remarks as Delivered by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, U.S. Capitol, Thursday, June 17, 2010

Senate Appropriations Committee - Defense Opening Statement

As Delivered by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, Room 192, Dirksen Senate Office Building, Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Army Birthday Celebration

As Delivered by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, Pentagon, Monday, June 14, 2010

Remarks before the Canadian Conference of Defense Associations Institute

As Delivered by Deputy Secretary of Defense William J. Lynn, III, Ottawa, Canada, Monday, June 14, 2010

Kaiserslautern High School Commencement

Remarks as Delivered by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, Kaiserslautern, Germany, Friday, June 11, 2010

Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Speech at the Center for a New American Strategy Conference

As Delivered by Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Michele Flournoy, Center for a New American Strategy, Thursday, June 10, 2010

International Institute For Strategic Studies (Shangri-La--Asia Security)

Remarks as Delivered by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore, Saturday, June 05, 2010

49th Annual Defense Environmental Awards Ceremony

As Delivered by Deputy Secretary of Defense William J. Lynn, III, The Pentagon, Wednesday, June 02, 2010

Memorial Day Message

Statement by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, Washington, DC, Monday, May 31, 2010

Memorial Day Remarks at Arlington Cemetery

As Delivered by Deputy Secretary of Defense William J. Lynn, III, Arlington Cemetery, Monday, May 31, 2010

Statement on Don't Ask Don't Tell Legislation

Message by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, Washington, DC, Friday, May 28, 2010

Remarks at Stratcom Cyber Symposium

As Delivered by Deputy Secretary of Defense William J. Lynn, III, Omaha, Nebraska, Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Coast Guard Change of Command

Remarks as Delivered by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, Fort McNair, Washington, DC, Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Blue Valley Northwest High School Commencement

Remarks as Delivered by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, Overland Park, KS, Sunday, May 23, 2010

Promotion of General Keith Alexander/Activation of CYBERCOM

As Prepared for Delivery by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, National Security Agency, Ft. Meade MD, Friday, May 21, 2010

Intelligence and National Security Alliance (William Oliver Baker Award)

Remarks as Delivered by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, Mclean, VA, Friday, May 21, 2010

NORTHCOM Change of Command

As Prepared for Delivery by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, Peterson Air Force Base, CO, Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Statement to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (New START Treaty)

Testimony as Delivered by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, Dirksen Senate Office Building, Room 106, Washington D.C., Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Morehouse College Commencement

As Prepared for Delivery by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, Atlanta, Georgia, Sunday, May 16, 2010

Armed Forces Day

Message by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, Washington, DC, Saturday, May 15, 2010

Opening Ceremonies at the 2010 Warrior Games

Message by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, Washington, DC, Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Eisenhower Library (Defense Spending)

Remarks as Delivered by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, Abilene, KS, Saturday, May 08, 2010

Command And General Staff College (Army Leadership)

Remarks as Delivered by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, Ft. Leavenworth, KS, Friday, May 07, 2010

Navy League Sea-Air-Space Exposition

Remarks as Delivered by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, Gaylord Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland, Monday, May 03, 2010

Office of the Secretary of Defense Junior and Senior Enlisted Awards Ceremony

As Delivered by Deputy Secretary of Defense William J. Lynn, III, The Pentagon, Monday, May 03, 2010