So again, like the previous Persian Gulf scenario, they don't want to be in the position in the future where the United States is unwilling or afraid to act because they're concerned some country might lob a missile at a major U.S. city.

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Gates' last government job was as CIA director from 1991-1993, during the previous conflict in the Persian Gulf.

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Anywhere in the Gulf Coast is data that's previous to 2005 or pre-hurricane is completely out of date.

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