Gates is doing a pretty good job with Wallace. He corrected Wallace on one of the statement he made — telling Wallace he was wrong on that point. They discussed the Web amendment to demand equal time at home for time deployed and he outright stated that he would advise the President to Veto the bill if that amendment is included.
He is also pretty calm and refuses to answer stupid questions by Wallace that would reveal intelligence issues.
I prefer Rummy’s style of laughter at stupid questions, but Gates is doing a fine job.