In five years as defense secretary, Dr. Robert Gates transformed the American military and put it on a course that will limit its ability to defend us for decades to come. Gates’ term as defense secretary began under President Bush and ended after more than two years of Barack Obama’s presidency. Of Gates’ “accomplishments,” three […]
. . . . Whatever becomes of the sexual assault charges against Dominique Strauss-Kahn, DNA evidence and all, it is now clear that the former head of the International Monetary Fund treated the organization as his sexual fiefdom. “Despite my long professional life, I was unprepared for the advances of the managing director of the […]
From the beginning of the meltdown in the Middle East, the White House has seemed to want to do—or at least say—something meaningful about the situation. In this endeavor, it has failed abysmally. Though it has mouthed general platitudes about freedom, the Administration vacillated even when it comes to talking tough. At times the State […]
Republican lawmakers of Cuban descent sharply criticized President Obama’s plans to loosen Cuban travel policy to allow students and church groups to go to the communist country, saying the changes will benefit the Castro regime while doing little for the average citizen. “Loosening these regulations will not help foster a pro-democracy environment in Cuba,” said U.S. Rep. Ileana […]