As Obama would tell me one occasion, “I can’t defend it unless I understand it.” I rarely saw him rush to a decision when circumstances allowed him time to gather information, analyze, and reflect…When the occasion demand it, though, Obama could make a big decision – a life-and-death decision – very fast.” Page 299

As Obama would tell me one occasion, “I can’t defend it unless I understand it.” I rarely saw him rush to a decision when circumstances allowed him time to gather information, analyze, and reflect…When the occasion demand it, though, Obama could make a big decision – a life-and-death decision – very fast.” Page 299

– Robert M. Gates –

Duty: Memoirs of a Secretary at War

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