If Gates had any honor, he would resign in protest, saying, “The job Secretary of Defense has no meaning if we’re not going to take any actions in our own defense.”
But I guess the old saying “no honor among thieves” is operative here.
The late Bill Casey (Gates’ mentor) is no doubt turning in his grave, ashamed of his one time protege’.
You’re right, if Gates had any honor, he would be resigning today.