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Pentagon Unaware What's to Develop in Russia
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates apparently thinks his country should be armed for a big war. "We don't know what's going to develop in places like Russia and China, in North Korea, in Iran and elsewhere," Gates said, specifying the United States needs both special troops to fight terrorists and ground troops capable of fighting big regular armies.
Robert Gates made the respective statement February 7, when addressing the House Armed Services Committee. On that day, the legislators focused on the U.S. military budget for 2008.
Gates backed up the draft, which steps up the strength of the ground troops and the Marine Corps. The actions are expected to improve the rapid reaction ability of the forces, should some new threats emerge.
Contrary to North Korea and Iran, Pentagon chiefs have never mentioned either Russia or China amid the potential enemies since the time of the cold war.
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