Gates: Ignoring Risks Of Defense Cuts Shows "Cowardice"

In his final policy speech before a Washington, D.C. audience, outgoing Defense Secretary Robert Gates warned Tuesday that deep cuts to the Defense budget will be inescapable in the current political environment. He said that lawmakers and officials need to be honest with the consequences of making the cuts, noting that failing to do so represents “managerial cowardice.” (0:08)

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