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Wars Hard on State Dept., Defense Chief Says

by Michele Kelemen, NPR
May 19, 2008

Defense Secretary Robert Gates is expressing concern that the State Department has become stretched too thin by the diplomatic demands of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Gates is arguing for more resources for Foggy Bottom.

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  • All Things Considered, May 19, 2008
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