Gates is not registered as a republican, even though he was appointed by Bush before Obama. He's an independent.
Former Department of Defense Secretary Robert Gates is a Republican. He was chose by the Obama White House to continue in the role after Obama's victory in 2008.
Republican
Because of his cautionary, conservative tactics in comparison to Benedict Arnold's more direct approach. Benedict Arnold was the first to speak of Gates as "Granny Gates."
Republican
He was a Republican.
Robert Gates is not registered under any particular political party, but he considers himself a republican.
Former Department of Defense Secretary Robert Gates is a Republican. He was chose by the Obama White House to continue in the role after Obama's victory in 2008.
Robert Gates was born on September 25, 1943.
Robert Gates was born on September 25, 1943.
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The current US Secretary of Defense is Robert Gates.
Secretary of Defense is currently Robert Gates.
Robert Gates
Robert Gates
The Secretary of Defense, or SecDef, is the head of the Department of Defense. This position is currently held by former CIA Director Leon Panetta after Robert Gates retired on July 1, 2011.
moderate republican
Compared to Obama Gates looks like 5'6''