I disagree that this is the reason of being hired. In fact the White House gave him a call during a launch break to correct his earlier, false, and stupid statement that “we are not winning in Iraq”. He kind of did that correction later on in the hearing after he came from the break, but I am still very worried about this guy.
I am most decidedly not convinced.
"I am still very worried about this guy."
Well, Gates went through like he was on rails ... they're recommending confirmation. And tomorrow, the report.