Robert Gates: The 2021 60 Minutes Interview

Robert Gates, the only secretary of defense to serve under presidents from two different parties, offers Anderson Cooper his unique perspective on the threats facing the United States at home and abroad.
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[@theFORCEismyallie]

The war in Afghanistan shouldn't have happened in the first place. We should have used Special Forces to get Bin Laden and then focused our attention on the one's truly responsible for 9-11... Saudi Arabia.

[@tjkaczynski5896]

(Truly)!

[@omarscarborough4274]

Use Special Forces to get Bin Laden ? That sounds like war.

[@OutSideTheBoxFormat]

You have proof the Saudi monarchy was responsible? How bout attacking Pakistan for Bin Laden living there?

[@professorfarmgirl9662]

Yeah, what a mess. You know what would be worse? Waiting 20 more years to get the same result.

[@jacksontom5265]

Hello dear

[@JJ-ki6sv]

This is a red herring. We didn't need a precipitous, mindless, withdrawal to get out quickly. This false narrative needs to stop.

[@jacksontom5265]

Can we be friends if you don't mind dear

[@ihavenojawandimustscream4681]

Low footprint military presence work in former Yugoslavia,and it could've worked in Afghanistan.Assuming that something is a lost cause just because you failed at it is not a good mentality

[@wharfrat360]

@@jacksontom5265, kinda creepy, yo!

[@paula.iglesias8222]

What an asset to the country, Mr. Gates was-and is.

[@derekwischmann6123]

Agreed!

[@matthewkeoseian6819]

wow, gates seems to be a man with some honesty and insight. his experience gives him a truly unique sense of reality

[@ProLeagueOfLegends]

As a soldier who served under Rumsfeld and Gates, his leadership was marginally better. I don't have a breadth of experience but as a lowly private I felt the differences from the bottom of the line. Gates fired everyone that made up the cold war cronies of Rumsfeld and ushered in a high standard of accountability. We went from using equipment from 1994 to modern body armor.

[@CariMachet]

Wow

[@FMD023]

This man is a true PROFESSIONAL. He served under presidents of each party and never lost his integrity or had a bias. He did his job well for America.

[@jayspears7245]

LET'S PUT HIM ON TRIAL.

[@allgslovelife]

LOL. him and all the WMDs

[@jakobibenson4425]

So why don't we elect a human being that can admit when he or she is wrong? When a person can't admit a mistake thats a problem.

[@whoknew4722]

Too simplistic. You've assumed that "right" & "wrong" are easily determinable aspects of the world. They are not. Example: would you say a person who's been lied to by their employer but didn't know that, and based on the lie they quit their job... did that person do the "right" or "wrong" thing? Example 2: Is eating a big mac "right" or "wrong"? To get at a BETTER answer, you need more info/context around it. So, if you've been starved for 2 weeks, and you eat a big mac, that seems "right". Or, if you're morbidly obese and you have healthy food available, but instead you get and eat a big mac, that seems "wrong". And if you're morbidly obese but on you're on your "death bed" (you're dying of late stage cancer and nothing can be done)... THEN eating a big mac may seem "right". So don't look for simple answers --- in a complex world. No one wants to be known as a simpleton.

[@patsylennon7335]

Because no one will vote for them. When you live in a country where leaders are expected to be Marvel superheroes, you end up with politicians who are a joke.

[@allenwalker1379]

@@whoknew4722 Honestly you seem to contradict your original statement, with enough information it's usually easy to identify right / wrong / neutral.

[@razerone49]

Incredible, eye-opening interview.

[@ligiasarmiento6120]

Well it is about time WAKE UP ...... *GOD'S PLAN NOBODY KNOW* *THE TRUTH WILL PREVAIL* 🙏❤🇺🇸

[@ligiasarmiento6120]

*VERY CREDIBLE FOR THE GOOD PEOPLE, HONEST PEOPLE*

[@purnimabhatt5355]

We need the leadership like him.

[@spirit5228]

Why do these people speak up after the fact?

[@emjay2045]

☝🏽 🎅🏼

[@lhaviland8602]

Pockets have already been lined.

[@Elena-rt9yu]

Filler

[@wood8715]

Why do all the smart men never end up being president. It needs to pay more? We need experts to run this country.

[@Xxmeca421xX]

Because the president doesn't really control everything. They need someone to control.

[@bboygaf3384]

Smart men are typically not charasmatic. Presidents, generally speaking, are very charasmatic and popular/likeable. They can generate energy in crowds and get people out to vote. How many super smart people do you know with booming social skills?

[@stephaniemundahl3667]

Smart men work under presidents.

[@James_the_Builder]

Stupid comment

[@chiefearthhealer8099]

I’d rather have a smart woman for President. They’re more compassionate.

[@justingilmore3035]

Don’t trust that snake.

[@MoeHtown]

Great interview !

[@BLUESKYS4EVE]

Our country's main objection to Iran having nuclear weapons is it's apparent instability. At this time, other nations are having the same doubts about America.

[@JJ-ki6sv]

This is silly and wrong. Iran has powerful elements within their government who could potentially desire to accelerate the end if the world. It is not solely about Iran's internal stability. No one in the world seriously is concerned that the US nuclear stockpile is at risk. We have a 25th amendment and resilient institutions. The same cannot be said about Iran.

[@4jrgD1]

@@JJ-ki6sv stating the fact that iran wants to end the world with nuclear holocaust seems a bit of a stretch and I wonder if you could provide some factual evidence of that. If any group is trying to perpetuate the apocalypse it’s the evangelical right in the US because they actually have a reason to see it happen. They would get to go to heaven. Yes (I’m no expert in Islamic religion so please forgive any errors) they believe if they die in jihad they have benefits but to destroy the whole world? Does the Koran state that god or Mohammad comes back to make heaven on earth?

[@jaredcoons1237]

Iran just wants nuclear weapons to be considered the main sphere of influence in the Middle East. They're not going to commit suicide by utilizing them. Iran shares a border with Iraq and Afghanistan. Would the US allow another country to invade Canada or Mexico? I highly doubt it. Not defending Iran, but why should they feel any different?

[@steveschoenberg]

If you read the Afghanastan Papers, you will learn that there was never a real chance for a win. The US military did their best, but there was never a sensible strategy.

[@James_the_Builder]

War for profit was the plan all along

[@richardblock2458]

Too right. The book is clear. Gates lied continuously when in power.

[@lzrd8460]

And yet, for the sake of a handful of U.S. companies making gazillions off the war, our soldiers died. Such a bad choice. I’ve lived all over this world and even a normal person such as myself can recognise that many countries simply cannot have the kind of democracy we have. America always wants to change other cultures into themselves. Trust me, it ain’t agunna happen.

[@chicpotpie3494]

We are a constitutional republic.

[@dleet86]

PNAC or Project for a New American Century was a middle east occupation and oil pipeline constructed for the west. The oligarch's wanted Bill Clinton to start it after the 1st trade center bombing.

[@jadams0403]

War is big business , thats why it keeps happening. I can respect institutions also. But not if there corrupt like some seem to be.

[@LTCTDD]

War is an extension of political will and power - after all this time, Clauswitz is still right. You want change, forget the President, quit voting the same idiots in office that have held office 30 or more years.

[@skyemasterson1111]

"Intervention" in Libya?...........I ask you, is Libya better off today than it was in 2008?

[@helenwalker716]

Wasn’t that part of NATO at behest of the French?

[@dleet86]

@@helenwalker716 Yes, and France told America they could have Total's oil lease in Venezuela if USA helped topple Ghadaffy for France and Algeria.

[@bluto212]

@@helenwalker716 And Eni Energy

[@maxmartin2763]

@@dleet86 France COULD NOT offer Total's oil lease in Venezuela to anyone because they didn't OWN an oil lease. Total owned 30% of a JV oil exploration company with PDVSA, with the Venezuela partner owning 70%. At NO TIME could the minority French share holder offer ANYTHING to anyone without paying PDVSA billion$ to break up the JV. NATO intervened in Libya after the Arab Spring rebellion. Gaddafi then broke the peace deal with the National Transitional Counsel (the rebels) by sending troops into NTC controlled areas to wipe them out.

[@whyputaname]

@@maxmartin2763 ... 👍👍👍

[@JeffFlynt]

Outstanding interview

[@christinahite74]

As a Republican I hope Trump doesn't get back in. I hope it's a younger Republican that know the ins and outs of our democracy and he/she will make America priority again. #prioritizingUSAagain.

[@JA-io8nx]

Amen. I'm a Democrat and I totally agree. It's ok for left and right to have a difference of opinion, but we need to get back to respecting each other, communicating with each other, loving each other because we're Americans...that will surely come through a new breed of democrats and republicans. Time to take out the trash...on both sides.

[@christinahite74]

@@JA-io8nx I totally agree. It's funny because I've heard many others say the same thing.

[@anthonymartensen3164]

Making sure that whichever republican figure rises to prominence next respects fair elections is a good start.

[@JA-io8nx]

@@anthonymartensen3164 exactly...If that person respects institutions then this won't be a problem.

[@18Ty18]

Bring back the normal republicans please! I agree! Bring back the bushes the Cheney, the Romney republicans!

[@martinismanicures2005]

We don’t live in a democracy old dude. We live in cleptrocracy / oligarchy.

[@swsw6027]

Yes they mean it that is "their" democracy not for the people

[@patientzero5685]

Pretty sure it has been proven about 60+ times that the election was not stolen

[@AjaychinuShah]

And that Colin Powell Mercedes classic chugging in Jordan, 'it's a sweet car.' Only its not a car even. And the matte polish is a Mind Control substance...Wow.

[@peaceloveharmony7213]

Old dude? You mean “old dude with decades of uncountable experiences from which that old dude has learned”?

[@conniebanaag5771]

Trump did not undermine American institutions. He exposed their deep corruption

[@wernercordero]

A true and smart person, the enemy of our country is with in our own society, very truthful indeed

[@javedyusufzai363]

Sneaky Israel agent Gates 3 decades of stealing American money now he pretends he doesn't know where all the money went

[@OutSideTheBoxFormat]

They call themselves Progressives, it's a nice way of saying Marxist.

[@jcclarkeru]

Leadership is frayed, becoming autocratic and smug across the board. They play with people’s lives like they play with money.

[@greensmithfootball10]

The answers he gave to the questions all seemed genuine he didn't dance around any questions asked by Anderson Cooper

[@cruzc5frc]

We thank you for your service Robert Gates!!

[@behramcooper3691]

Forget foreign-based terrorists, worry about your home grown domestic terrorists.

[@truthseeker4298]

@Rainy Days Then why not call them that instead of the term "shooter"?

[@mingxuanfan]

Great interview.

[@stevenee1ply]

If you wonder what a War Monger looks like? There he is.

[@celica9098]

Did you not hear the last thing he said?

[@jlsudberry5862]

@@celica9098 gates is a war criminal

[@TheChrisJones]

@@jlsudberry5862 LITERALLY a war criminal by the very definition of the word.

[@celica9098]

@@jlsudberry5862 So does that make Obama a war criminal? Because he was following Obama’s orders.

[@jlsudberry5862]

@@celica9098 yes, bush, obama, trump, biden, gates and most in congress are war criminals

[@janirf]

Anyone else suspicious of 60min putting together a piece that criticizes Biden in ANYTHING?!

[@patientzero5685]

If you haven’t noticed the media being critical of Biden, you haven’t been paying attention.

[@OutSideTheBoxFormat]

@@patientzero5685 like the wall to wall coverage of Bidens quid pro que phone call with Afghanistan president. They sure made time to air it under Trumps call Ukraine.

[@TheLaurkenGroup]

The media has been only perfunctorily critical of Biden, which is a far cry from their treatment Trump, a president that still dominates their news cycles. Why is that? Because Biden and his merry band of pablum brained cronies are an inept yawnfest. Plus, their ineffective leadership is an embarrassment. I don’t know who’s finger is on the button, but I know it isn’t Biden, he’s fumbling around looking for a zipper.

[@whyputaname]

@@patientzero5685 👍👍

[@patientzero5685]

@@TheLaurkenGroup maybe because they trust the man for not acting completely insane. Seriously how do you still fail to see what is happening? Sweetheart you don’t have to keep pretending to believe the man (he doesn’t notice you).

[@rsdavis7959]

"In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists, and will persist." President Dwight Eisenhower Jan. 17, 1961

[@susannahwhite7561]

Truth! Proverbs 23:23

[@The_McD]

His farewell address. The military-industrial complex and those within the CIA killed Kennedy.

[@MBBurchette]

Interesting. And all this time I thought we went to war because we were attacked on 9/11. Silly me.

[@parrisprice5892]

@@MBBurchette yeah. An attack ,committed while the incompetent bush regime was supposed to be protecting us. Cheney was to blame for a large part of Afghanistan, by invading Iraq, a move that he profited from immensely. NEVER VOTE REPUBLIKKKAN. Gates is a fool

[@mondaynightjam]

The second I saw Anderson Cooper I had no interest in this video. Waste of time.

[@donaldfrazier5244]

Yes another operative for the agenda perpetrators!

[@MG-1907]

Intersting timing. Wow panic much ⏰

[@jed666007]

Nice puff piece. Way to not ask a single hard question

[@thewaffle003]

What would you have asked?

[@WattersWaveYo]

Agreed. Why didn't he press him on all of the other drone strikes made under every other administration that killed civilians?

[@wildbillslunksauce7621]

Low information comment

[@wildbillslunksauce7621]

@@WattersWaveYo what do you want him to say that he already hasn’t?

[@thewaffle003]

@@WattersWaveYo What would be the point? You want us to normalize the attacking of old farts who are already retired? No thanks. Get'em while they're young and in power, or glean from them what you can once they're done.

[@politicsplant]

Thank you 60 minutes for continuing to do REAL journalism.

[@wildtangent3926]

With all due respect @Maddie Ball “60 Minutes” has been used as a propaganda tool by the agencies for decades. Unfortunately, it’s pure propaganda, not real journalism. This show is about presenting the public with misinformation, often regarding political topics of potential scandal (if the public’s perception were not properly handled, that is.) This is historically documented, if you do the research, yet it is never “publicly” acknowledged. There are many examples of “60 Minutes” manipulation of political narratives…Most especially, regarding topics involving the agencies. “60 Minutes” producers, over the years, routinely misrepresented context in their stories/interviews/investigations in order to drive the desired narratives (not the truth) and they are well known for their deceptive editing techniques to achieve their desired impressions upon the viewer. The presentation of their content is quite deceptive, actually. I hope you can begin to discern these subtle manipulation tactics that are used by media content producers (which is not the same thing as “Journalism”) in order to sway public opinion… especially regarding highly controversial, politically-driven topics … and especially the topics deemed by the agencies as imperative for them to control public perceptions by controlling the narratives. What this interview did not explain was the Surrendering of Afghanistan, for no discernible reason, instead of tactically withdrawing from a 20 year war.) This report was what is known as “damage control”. ✌️

[@jasonkilley]

Unless you are appalled at the constant killing of civilians during the actual occupation we waged, you have no right to be appalled at the death caused during our exit

[@judykinsman3258]

Well said!!!!!

[@TheChrisJones]

Not only is he not appalled at it, he's responsible for much of the death and destruction there, and wouldn't hesitate to do it again in a heartbeat.

[@mounirstromme]

Can you please post the interview without edits?

[@jamesmonroe6]

Good information

[@melodymacken9788]

Great interview of someone with integrity.

[@omgahandlelol]

excellent

[@soulproprietor]

20+ years / 2.3+ trillion dollars later, Gates: "I bear some responsibility for that." Who asked him and why?

[@Cabledeluz1977]

Leaders take responsibility for their actions. Cowards blame others! He doesn’t need to wait for someone to ask him! That’s the difference between the clowns in the White House right now!

[@ChristianMotivationMedia]

🍁In a world full of anxieties, remember this verse tonight, “I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.” Psalms 4:8

[@perijetton9275]

Thank you I will! 🙏✌️

[@tbarnes36]

I know a better one “O Lord, please don't burn us. Don't grill or toast Your flock. Don't put us on the barbecue Or simmer us in stock. Don't braise or bake or boil us Or stir-fry us in a wok. Oh, please don't lightly poach us Or baste us with hot fat. Don't fricassee or roast us Or boil us in a vat, And please don't stick Thy servants, Lord, In a Rotissomat.”

[@maximumpayne575]

Jeebees!!!

[@Widemouth1832]

I'm surprised he took any blame at all. The lack of responsibility is the reason why we have waste billions and thousands of lives.

[@stonedapedefunct7131]

Trillions. We've spent trillions over there. Around $2.26 trillion according to the Costs of War Project at Brown University. Also - hundreds of thousands of lives, not thousands. God knows how many women and children we've killed over there...

[@sdlausen1]

Ahh... 60 minutes is quite known to cut out crucial commentary during interviews. I wonder what they cut out here.

[@planeplus1]

You know they did!!

[@douglassauvageau7262]

I picture Bob Gates sipping a beverage as the sun sets over Puget Sound, and I pray "GOD BLESS THAT GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT"!

[@genagena127]

Excellent

[@ericduffield524]

He seems much wiser than any of the 8 men he served under

[@mhgaffney]

As for the January 6 events at the Capital, let's be clear. The demonstrators that day were not armed insurrectionists. They were protesters and although some of them broke the law the crowd was never a threat to the US government. The Capital building belongs to the people of this country -- not to the politicians. If the people decide to occupy the building it is their right to do so. Of course, if individuals become violent or otherwise break the law they must accept the consequences of their actions. What is sad is how the corrupt Democrats have turned the events of that day into a witch hunt to vilify and silence all opposition.

[@shane-irish]

Anyone know where 60 mins started in usa are australia

[@thepeacefulwarrior2879]

At 12:40 the Churchill harlot quote is apt n funny.

[@time7731]

THEY DIDNT ASKED ANY THING THAT MATTER. BAD DUDE ANDERSON

[@thewaffle003]

What do you think about him asking if Joe Biden thinks he did a bad job in Afghanistan? I thought that was a good question.

[@galacticun6752]

thought this SeaNN lol, till i saw content :)

[@IgnorancEnArrogance]

This is a fairly unbiased and decent interview, but I just have to call out Robert Gates on one thing. Concerning Jan 6th, none of those rioters were armed, and there have been FAR worse domestic attacks on congressional and federal buildings before and after. I do not condone it and condemn all those that participated; but to act like Jan 6th is our generations 9/11 is just ridiculous. The 1954 capital shooting alone is a good enough example.

[@luigivincenzo9731]

Unjustified or not, I can't remember a single event since 9/11 that impacted the country on a political and cultural level as much as Jan 6 did (maybe you can give me one). It's true that most rioters were just idiots and probably didn't intend on hurting anyone (pipe bombs excluded). But it was egged on by the *President* at the time, based on his own lies about the election and his failure to concede to Joe Biden, with the overt goal to pressure lawmakers into illegally decertifying the election (remember the *"Hand Mike Pence!"* chants?) and to disrupt the counting of the electoral votes. All those are serious aggravating factors IMO that made it far beyond just your average riot or terror attack.

[@matthewseed3386]

They had erected a gallows and we're chanting "Hang Mike Pence!" They overwhelmed Capital police officers and we're spraying them with chemicals and beating them senseless. 6 of those officers have since committed suicide. Some came wearing military style fatigues carrying zip ties. The arrests that were made were not made at the capital on January 6th, they were made days and weeks later. Who knows what weapons they had? They didn't even need to pull them out as they took control of the building without them. They were waiting for the man who told them to go there and if he had shown up and continued like had been then I'm sure we would have seen what weapons they had at their disposal. If you think all those confederate flag carrying, white power supporting, retrumplican cult followers were not armed then you are incredibly naive or you are just another disinformation spreader pretending not to support the cou

[@cspdx11]

Liberal crowds overtook DC buildings when Kavanaugh was nominated for Supreme Court. Down the memory hole

[@whoknew4722]

PLEASE **DON'T LIE**. Saying "none of the rioters were armed" is a lie or ignores facts by reputable news sources. Some rioters (insurrectionists) WERE armed. They are charged/indicted, and pending trial. Two notorious violent fliptops: Cleveland Meredith & Lonnie Coffman. None of the miscreants who broke into The Capitol were "patriots" or "political prisoners". After putting up their best defense in court, our courts still are finding them guilty of effectively attacking the United States of America - they acted as traitors.

[@vivekgovekar6342]

🙏👏

[@REDWT1]

We had 2500 US troops left there and 500 NATO troops. Should’ve left as is. All in all, a fantastic interview.

[@D_Isness]

Excellent opinions.

[@TerlinguaTalkeetna]

Strange how AFTER people are in public service they become the kinds of voices we need IN public service. They rarely risk their status as a team player. Yet to his credit he was one of few people that worked at high levels of our government that served both political parties well, they are seldom seen. He clearly served his country first and foremost.

[@rodhoover9158]

Thoughtful leadership.

[@booskoostheLandLord]

Yupp

[@1985collado]

I remember being 18 and a PVT helping the afgghn men how to fire a rifle how to tie a boot and how to put on a vest.. it was a soup 🥪. Anyone that has ever been knew those Afghanistan forces where not ready

[@anthonyw9129]

Apparently 60 minutes is now 13 minutes and 17 seconds

[@kvitz6860]

I would love to pick Bob Gates mind on how we as human beings can stop or revert all the hate that has been used like a weapon in the last four years

[@JJ-ki6sv]

I think you would be surprised how much further he would diagnose the hate than 4 years. You can't seriously think all the polarization started in 2016. Or 2009.

[@1995texasaggie]

@@JJ-ki6sv Exactly! JJ is correct!

[@larpsim]

So all I need is a tommygun to get a date? Woohoo!!

[@oluwasegun919]

You right 👀

[@lindafox3619]

Should have left it alone until a better time. Not important enough to get all those people killed !

[@karenkohr2382]

Exactly what I think. Biden could have renegotiated terms and waited a year. Also he opened borders before we were ready. He should have waited on that too. His first year should have only been for Americans recovery from Covid, the economy and our own homelessness. Afterwards created fail proof plans for immigration reform and Afghan withdrawal before he actually started the process.

[@lindafox3619]

@@karenkohr2382 HOWEVER, IF HE DID ALL THAT, HE WOULD BE PRESIDENT TRUMP !

[@user-ky4qv4kd6s]

6:35 😂

[@2012photograph]

After reading one his books has enlighten me value of intelligence.

[@johnakerman5428]

Oh that there were more around in government today who have the calibre of Robert Gates.

[@phuto6546]

Such a great segment.

[@JesusTheNinja]

I'm deaf and you can't put closed captions on here what is wrong with you people

[@whyputaname]

It's a little tab under the video(CC).. Are you stupid or something..

[@TickledFunnyBone]

Interesting man.

[@alaaa1794]

Presidents need humility

[@albertgardner1776]

I appreciate these DEEP STATERS giving themselves away.

[@yengsabio5315]

I think, the best justification of having a strong & reliable military is its ability to provide deterrence & constructive aggression.

[@mr.joshua6818]

Wish he would have been this open and honest 20 years+ ago.

[@jhpvids]

Love Gates 👍🏾

[@darkmatter9556]

How come you didn't ask him about the $3 trillion missing from the pentagon.

[@yengsabio5315]

Wow! The comment section is open!

[@Gambit22003]

7 CHILDREN. 😢😡 God help us all. 😢

[@phillylifer]

Hey how bout next we listen to Kissinger?

[@ismaelrivera9408]

This is a 78 year old man, articulate, smart, healthy looking, WTF happened to Joe?

[@jbar_85]

Alzheimer’s for sure

[@crome2194]

I completely agree with every word. Fascinating analysis. I wish our government talked and thought like Mr. Gates.

[@gregj4509]

Gates talking about all the hate in society while sitting across from one of the main perpetrators of division is rather ironic.

[@ObamAmerican48]

Just like Saigon.

[@ljimlewis]

Agreed, says this combat engineer Nam vet.

[@pernellhaynesworth1212]

I hope not💯‼️🇺🇸

[@TM-yr3pc]

Top administrator.

[@dariusdeloye7791]

Nice, as a young American it’s hard to believe a guy this rational was in power so long…probably goes to show how much society has changed in that time

[@mikewelsh5458]

This is a great example of propaganda.

[@robertknotoff3389]

Military needs to help business anyway it can . We are in dire straits too many programs not working . Keep it simple america does not understand . No money in our industry no business no more big government payrolls . Republicans understand this government employees don't want too . China has declared war on the U.S. we are fools to be allowed to buy from them . I blame americans for not understanding how important it is . Since the 70s the dollar has gotten worse . We don't have safe border or good price on oil . Not giving business opportunity to survive and freedom to decide to stay open or not . If you ever have worked a non government job and pay your taxes you get it.

[@f1s2hg3]

If you don’t have people that are smart how can you win your enemy lol

[@sammynakhla7443]

Wise man.

[@donaldendicott4153]

I love this guy. Didn't serve under him but would have liked to. His honesty and integrity is second to none.

[@Anonymous-pm7jf]

Why? He was a failure.

[@donaldendicott4153]

@@Anonymous-pm7jf based on what criteria

[@annawarner1078]

There are no good endings....Withdrawals are the most dangerous form of operations. BTW - didn't we teach Taliban back in 1980-ties when Taliban fought with Russia? And provided them with weapons?

[@ligiasarmiento6120]

*NADA SE QUEDA ESCONDIDO ENTRE CIELO Y TIERRA* *THE TRUTH WILL PREVAIL NO MATTER WHAT*

[@chrissett4245]

I think he's right on a lot of today's questions...

[@madisonvillavert745]

"Changes in a country must come from within" That is what former Philippine president Fidel Ramos said when United States invaded Iraq, and that is what filipinos have done when we made history by throwing a dictator out of power by a bloodless revolution. It was an example to the world how to make change.

[@michaelmiller6878]

Seems commendable but are you forgetting the current guy? Another autocrat/dictator’s been ruling the country for the last 5 years who now wants to pass the reigns to his daughter.

[@vickioneal1401]

Power to the people

[@markwalker2307]

America is not , and has NEVER been a DEMOCRACY. Our country is a CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC. "DEMOCRACY IS MOB RULE " : Disraeli

[@p.s.6845]

You're watching the MOSSAD

[@marthacarpenter8160]

Run for president, please ..😥

[@paschajefferson5699]

And W deserves responsibility. He and Cheney are war criminals!

[@joannaradacina2585]

Rational, logical, clearly a very intelligent individual.......no wonder he moved out of WA DC as far as possible. I never thought that decent interviews are still possible. Congratulations 60 minutes 👏

[@Wolfmon555]

My Lanta he’s aged (obviously)

[@ronaldmorrison6448]

Sub deal with Australia should be kept.