Gates needs to call a press conference, to get on as many TV and radio shows as possible, and to write as many editorials as possible. This news must get past the inevitable LS media blockade.
I wouldn't mind seeing Bush 41, Bush 43, Al Haig, Cheney and several other notable experts in security yelling at the top of their lungs that this traitor is leaving us open to nations that don't like us, covet what we have and aren't squeamish about building weapons.
Don't think that the Russkies and Chinese aren't watching - they are, VERY, VERY closely. Heck, even Iran, Venezuela, the Norks and others are watching. Also watching are those friendly to and/or dependent upon us - they're watching this AND how we are treating Israel.
This anti-American rank amateur is making Carter look like a decent President in comparison, and that takes some REAL effort.
Hah! A bunch of emasculated wimps! Chances are 'zero' and 'none' that they will say a single word.