Gates: U.S. Not Winning in Iraq: ; Senate Panel Unanimously Passes Defense Nominee to Floor Vote

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WASHINGTON - Alone at dinner, Robert Gates was approached the other night by a stranger whose pleading words brought home the meaning of becoming the next defense secretary in charge of two wars.

"She said, 'I have two sons in Iraq. For God's sake, bring them home safe. And we'll be praying for you.'

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Gates: U.S. Not Winning in Iraq: ; Senate Panel Unanimously Passes Defense Nominee to Floor Vote

"Now, that's real pressure," Gates told the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday shortly before the panel voted 21-0 to recommend his confirmation to replace Donald H. Rumsfeld. The full Senate is expected to approve the nomination as early as today, with no sign of op...

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