Former U.S.Army Vice Chief of Staff General Jack Keane, who was intimately involved in planning for the U.S.

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Mr. JACK KEANE (Retired General, United States Army): They have a right to speak.

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Jack Keane and Joe Hoar, each served in uniform for more than three decades.

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In short, says retired General Jack Keane, Gates will have to plunge into Iraqi politics.

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