[muawiyah]

Since Gates' file is "out there" he can be compromised. Best his nomination be withdrawn.

[Khan Noonian Singh]

<< Since Gates' file is "out there" he can be compromised. Best his nomination be withdrawn. >>

Why did Bush select him??

Once the file was obtained, the cat is out of the sack. Copies were made, info is out. Can't be undone.

but.....

We do not need a compromized or compromizable Sec of Defence. E-specially one with Iran//contra baggage in the closet. Conflict with Iran is looooming.