Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" | full interview
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- Watch the full version of Margaret Brennan's interview with Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates that aired on May 19, 2024, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
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broadcast was terminated rudely and abruptly with Gates in mid-sentence about Iran..
"Leaders must educate" -- that's a great point and even more important at this moment.
His idea about educating the public about the impact of global trade on a micro level is brilliant
Let me try to interpret what he is saying. The people are not buying into our propaganda. We are failing and government officials need to step up the propaganda so we can continue feeding the military industrial complex instead of utilizing our resources to help the citizenry.
@@Dan-jd2es that is what a cynical mind would say...what he is saying is that the normal citizen doesn't understand how foreign policies thus trade impact our daily lives...
Truly many in America are isolationists and more like ostriches who want not to see or know what is going on... Except when somehow their hate can be manipulated by some news and political organizations to a level that is more cult-like or mob-style deplorable party... Because they " Will do their own research." (NOT!) Yet to back their pathetic biased attitude and not find any relevant information that will go against their own idealism and one-sided view...
@user-pi1nw3is2m I take your comment as a compliment. Cynicism towards the former director of the CIA and Secretary of Defense is how anyone should approach anything he says.
I believe that the public can easily connect global trade with the prices at the gas station.
Thank you having an intelligent credible guest on. More of this please.
You’re expecting a lot out of corporate liberal “news”
Intelligent? Credible? If you think that Ukraine has a chance against the 2nd most powerful military on earth you’re deluding yourself. This is about making money for the military industrial complex, nothing more.
Why do you feel that he is "intelligent and credible"? Give us some examples to support this stance.
@@annmariedeignan2596 If after listening to him during this interview, and you don't come away from it enlightened, than it obviously went over your head
@@annmariedeignan2596why do you feel he isn't?
"the world will not ignore us because we choose to ignore the world" great point.
The only reason the world does not ignore the US today is because the world can not afford to do so. The US has become a huge negative force with massive destructive military power. The US once was such a mecca for peace. It is justice for all was so attractive to the disadvantaged worldwide...
@@NorCalMoDo I do not think it is that attactive - lets tell that to the 40 million that have crossed boarder in the last 25 years!
@@NorCalMoDoyou want someone else? Who? Feel free to retreat into fantasy.
Believe it or not, US government is a master in using the media to shape the minds of American public already.
People need to open history books to know how our Contitutionvwork.
Trump is above the law.
Republicans are covering and protecting Donal Trumpvwhovis a Felon and a criminal.
Sec. Gates is a pro diplomat. His answers are on point except for the question of voting for Trump or Biden. All citizens who cares for USA democracy should and must be vocal NOT to vote for Trump.....who is simply NOT deserving of any public office. Didnt he , Mr. Gates , understand the consequences of Trumps 2nd term - if ever . Just say NO to Trump. Diplomacy is needed , yes but for Trump 2 nd term, explicit NO is a MUST. ...thats education for MAGA voters.
im guna vote trump ...
... If I could!
Never forget to add that at the end of the your comments.
@@websitemartianyou are going to vote for someone who admitted to stealing national secirity documents?
I'm not voying Trump, nor am I voting Biden. Looks as if I am writing in my choice.
I have two criteria: Be pro 2nd and reduce spending. Both Trump and Biden fail at each of these.
Teach people a little history.
Jocko Willink 2024
Refreshing to hear an objective interview.
Gates was one of the 19 intelligence officials that LIED and said he say evidence that Trump colluded with russia. Why would you listen to a proven liar?
A brilliant and credible American Patriot. He is so honest and to the point. I love...."But that's the old CIA guy" statement.
He’s not an American patriot. How are the Boy Scouts doing after his attack on that organization? How did he do concluding the war in Afghanistan? This guy is a nut!
An example of true journalism.. simply ask compelling questions and get meaningful answers, no hype, no spin, no yelling…. We don’t see this on ANY cable news channel, none.
I wish she would ask him where he got the information about Russia's terms for ending the war in Ukraine.
@@vedmakism It didn't surprise me, at all, so I must've read it and it's logical as E. Ukraine is the heart of manufacturing and an outlet to the sea would make import/export easy. A big seaport would allow Russian ships easy access to Europe and the US.
The CIA always prioritizes spending Americans money destabilizing countries and killing people in foreign countries rather than actually protecting Americans. They serve our corporate overlords, not the American people. Gates represents the bipartisan nature of enriching the military industrial complex, avoiding accountability for repeated failure and of course supporting forever wars. Clearly supports nuclear Armageddon over a reduced American hegemony. Everyone loses world war 3.
The system works.
You have to go to TH-cam and watch DW News (German public TV), France 24 (French public TV), and even Sky News (UK Comcast) to some extent. US media is only interested in profit which is fine but doesn't always serve the public interest. Try DW, France24 and even Sky, you'll be impressed.
Good interview. Questions are good and the interviewer allows the guest to answer the questions without interruption.
We’ll, he’s not spewing conspiracy theories that need to be challenged. Big difference.
It’s nice to see CBS doing actual journalism in their interviews and otherwise rather than it’s most common lately; activist journalism.
This is so true! If CBS News does not realize that they are partisan in favor of Democrats, this is a scary thought.
What is "activist journalism?"
@@PAMELAPORTER-ci7mrIts a talking point from those that think only Fox and Breitbart are fair and balanced.
@@PAMELAPORTER-ci7mr you cannot figure it out?
A noticeable conservative slant
No dictator.
Time well spent. More like this please.
The main problem in the U.S. right now is that we give legitimacy to the inexperienced and unqualified. People in leadership positions need to have a proven track record.
Biden had fifty years of experience in WA....and he has historically low approval ratings.
Trump has a proven track record as a strong and effective leader.
Trump has a proven track record....hence the indictments.
@@elizabethstanley7137 Polls are Meaningless. FACT
Biden has more experience than Trump, but Trump has a much better record both at home and abroad.
Former Secretary Gates has so much wisdom and experience, too bad he is not still serving in government.
Mr Gates hits the nail on the head by advising the slick, opportunistic J.D. Vance that: “some additional information, briefings, and information may be required“.🎯
Hard to listen to Robert Gates bemoan so much without identifying and opposing those responsible.
Finger pointing isn't helpful now. Our biggest problem is getting young adults to the polls. Somehow, they feel that not voting is getting their point(s) across. 🙄
@@PAMELAPORTER-ci7mr Trump continues to hold sway in American politics in part because Republicans like Gates enable him. Gates needs to come out and support Biden for President.
Thank you for sharing this video about former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates being interviewed on "Face the Nation" by Margaret Brennan. I liked it. PEACE.
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Merci d'avoir partagé cette vidéo sur l'ancien secrétaire à la Défense Robert Gates interviewé sur "Face the Nation" par Margaret Brennan. Je l'ai aimé. PAIX.
I’ve been conversing with someone in the “comments” on The Dispatch, and he recommended this. I’m really impressed. This is my idea of leadership.
What an incredible and insightful gentleman the former Defence Secretary (Robert Gates) is: Where are the leaders of his calibre in the US?
Great question. His intellect is so needed in our country today.
I wish he is running for president.
He's a has been trying to rehab his reputation. Doesn't want to burn any possible bridges
Intelligent questions, thoughtful responses. Oh that this should be the norm and not the exception.
0:40 Agreed, the people must be informed by leadership 👍.
where do you see leadership? Certainly not in Washingon
Who could provide a truthful republican view?
The MAGA group is not interested.
@@PAMELAPORTER-ci7mr Real traditional Conservatives, not MAGAts
unfortunately most of the American People don't even know where Turkey or Ukraine is on a map
The Walmart and Wallgreens yes
😂True , they joke about that.🫣
They would probably confuse Taiwan and Japan. They couldn't find Iowa on a map either. Which just proves they are ignorant about geography AND geopolitics. Now that you have parroted a Tucker Carlson talking point did you know that we didn't agree with the former Soviet Union not to expand NATO?
@@cougalways Yes🤗
William I am so glad to talk to someone, who is informed and not brainwashed.
@@hanilov Then stop listening to trump, carlson et al.
80 is the new 65.
If you can afford it.
thx margaret for asken the tough questions
Ha Ha, the only thing tough about her questions was her bumbling, amateurish struggle to try and get a man of Sec Gate’s stature to blame republicans when he was obviously unwilling to do so
Shouldn't this man be an advisor to any President?
I totally agree.
Gates has been an adviser to several presidents, of both parties.
Hello! If I were POTUS, regardless of political party. This gentleman would have an open invitation to my White House. One of the great minds in our country.
Maybe he should be president..
One of the most important and necessary voices in our country. Read all that you can on the Secretary and his thoughts and his message for America.
There is the US national interest, and the interests of the investors in the Military Industrial Complex.
These interests are not the same, and often opposing.
Why is this man not running for president? It is a shame we have to contend with the current candidates.
Excellent Man
Margaret Brennan,My lady next time that when You have a very important person from the U.S government , You have to tell them that what people need it's to work to buy foods and to give a very good education for their families.
Always a great host!
Sec Gates is "spot on" with his replies to these questions.
Really appreciate this conversation. There needs to be more of this.
Secretary Gates' long service is remarkable for his non-partisan craftsmanship. His pragmatic and practical approach to problem-solving can only be attributed to patriotism.
Recalling Secretary Gates' capacity to get 'down-in-the-weeds' to pinpoint contemporary transformational capabilities, I would appreciate hearing his assessment of Directed-Energy weapons.
Good proper journalism and good interview with sustainability as a focus and I’m not speaking of the environment!
Still as sharp as a double edged blade. 👍👍🏽👌🏽
Mr. Gates has served his country well BUT, though he is clearly not supportive of Donald Trump, he cannot bring himself to suggest directly not to vote for him. It would be a service to their country if he and other credible Republicans would reveal their concerns regarding another Trump presidency. Choosing loyalty to a flawed person over the best interests of the country is a betrayal of their oaths to support the country.
Exactly. That, in itself, would be an example of leadership.
Thank you for that.
Or he could stay out of personal politics?
Still another Democrat who is afraid to stand up for what they think is right because they do not want to be persecuted, he fully knows that he will be in deep trouble if he says he will vote for Trump but he's playing it off like he just doesn't like him
Representatives dont bring things to their people. For example Ted Cruz does 3 Podcasts a week, and played basketball all afternoon last Friday saying he had nothing to do.
Good night for You, Margaret Brennan and for everybody and God bless and protect all of You as a whole.Have a nice Sunday in the coming days for You, Margaret Brennan and for everybody.
JD Vance is a traitor
Former Sec Gates’ record on national security and defense hasn’t been too impressive either.
Are you going to ask Gates about the transfer of technologies to China during times he served in government. Things like technologies that enabled China to develop ballistic missles that carry nuclear warheads? Ask him about information transfered to Russia?
The CIA always prioritizes spending Americans money destabilizing countries and killing people in foreign countries rather than actually protecting Americans. They serve our corporate overlords, not the American people. Gates represents the bipartisan nature of enriching the military industrial complex, avoiding accountability for repeated failure and of course supporting forever wars. He clearly supports nuclear armageddon over a reduced American hegemony. Everyone loses world war 3.
The system works.
What a fabulous interview!! Real news!
Very important interview with former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates. What are the likely consequences of US actions and or inactions? Educate the citizenry!
President Biden needs to address the American people. He needs to do a formal press conference. #Biden #BidenHarris #TheWhiteHouse #USA #AmericaFirst #Freedom #SaveAmerica #Econ101 It's common sense Secy. Gates.... #DrainTheSwamp #TrustbutVerify
War, war and more war.
I would love to have this man as a choice in the next presidential election.
If only he was 15 years younger.
Only if you're a single item voter.
Whoa! A REAL interview from a journalist on NBC!? I'm shocked.......Wonder if this will continue, or am I just being naive!?
great interview, subscribed
Discussing the two candidates without discussing the fact that one of the two already tried to overthrow the United States and continues to refuse to acknowledge that he lost the 2020 election is the peak of irresponsible 'journalism'.
Don't discuss the two candidates as if it is just a question of normal policy differences without discussing the fact that one of the two poses an existential threat to the nation, proven by his previous attempt to overthrow the nation.
May I say you have scales over your eyes.
Biden is staging an invasion in collusion with international organized crime, and turning Ukraine into the next Afghanistan, and his Attorney General has publicly outlined the plan to end election accountability. basically the current administration has overthrown our constitutional form of government. .meanwhile Blinken is snubbed by China as he "visits" to pronounce empty threats while Russia and China hold one of the most significant meetings in modern history including military,economic, industry and banking leaders as BRICS snowballs into a game changing global economic force. Mitch is right about one thing- the American people need to be educated. They might listen to government intelligence if there was something other than lies being presented. PS name a credible military analyst who thinks Ukraine has a snowballs chance in hell of winning that war!!!
No it’s not. Firstly, there’s not anyone watching this video who is unaware of what happened on January 6th. At this point it’s already baked into people’s opinions and we don’t need to hear yet another interview where the focus is on January 6th.
Secondly, she gave him an opportunity to speak freely about his support, or lack thereof, of Donald Trump and he politely declined to go there. As the interviewer, not the interviewee, nobody cares what she thinks, and her job is not to become the focus of the interview. I applaud her for not engaging in activist journalism. If everyone engaged in these types of neutral interviews maybe the public would still trust the media.
it was not the united states it was the election, stop exaggerating!
I am no fan of Trump but your assertion is political hyperbole nonsense. A few hundred radicals (out of 340 million Americans) that Trump did not organize or control or insight to violence at the capitol was not an attempt to overthrow the USA.
Congressman Jamie Raskin has expressed Dire Threat
Unfortunately not many will even tune in to hear the opinions of Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates.
Robert Gates does not speak for me.
I doubt whether he, or anyone else cares.
@c.f.384
Good to see you focused on what's important about this interview
Bob Gates is absolutely right. Western governments and especially ours talk too much. What happened to the elements of surprise in a war? I was taken aback last year when western governments and Ukraine themselves continually talked about their offensive and were naïvely dismissive of the Russian’s preparations. I’m not sure why anyone thought that Putin would have folded like aluminum wrap and allowed Ukraine a walk in the park.
Too smart for GOP
He is an old school republican. Vote blue.
It's funny how those threats decrease when you stay out of people's beeswax😅
Yes, those threats seemingly disappear--for awhile. For example, check out Germany in the 1920s-mid 1930s.
We seem to think that if we stay out of the way, the threats to our country will magically disappear. We have tried isolating ourselves from the rest of the world, but tragedy struck our country anyway.
Hmmm “we are sending advisors”…. Where have we heard that before *cough* Vietnam
You couldn’t figure this out when western Ukraine cancelled presidential elections last year, like it was 1957south Vietnam ??
Only a few thousand views in 3 hours? Love it!
That's just the problem he identified at the beginning of the interview: the lamentable ignorance of the electorate.
@@cblse I’m glad people aren’t watching this “news” network or other corporate liberal media. That’s a good thing
I rest my case.
Just imagine russia is losing 30,000+ soldiers every month now how does that go with the russian people
Mr. Gates thank you, I have not in a long time heard anyone speak with your common sense approach i hope soon
Suddenly, Gates is making Trump sound like a normal candidate. Shame.
Now they won't ask discount on price that may be asked regarding the effectiveness of those weapons.
He's aging well. Good for him.
Looking good in the fall guy suit
I was glad when Bush brought Gates in to manage the debacle in Iraq. I was glad when Obama kept Gates in his administration. I’m glad now to hear Gates using his voice to share this wisdom in our current foreign affairs crises. I hope Biden and Trump listen to him, and the base of both parties cool their heads with each other so we can get through this in one piece.
Interesting, grown-up conservation. 🙂 A republican of the old school you could disagree with, but respect. Most of this was a sensible view on, as he didn't say, the impossible situation in Gaza. Bibi needs to go - as soon as practicable; in the middle of an existential war, I'm not sure. And Ben Gvir is bad news. But Hamas is much worse, especially for the Palestinians.
Agreed. Bibi is bad for America.
This girl reminds me of Grace Kelly.
Good insight
Did Maggie ask Gates about his famous quote that “Biden hasn’t been right on any foreign policy issue in 40 years”?
This is exactly what he was referring to "the education of the populace" instead of the myopic one-liners. Biden may haven't gotten one thing right, but we shouldn't vote in someone who will get things worse in Trump. He is the antithesis of everything American and what we stand for.
No, she did not ask this obvious question.
Nothing of anything of political issues concerning the raising living cost. Nothing about health care. Nothing about labor legislation. Nothing about the deterioration of living standards. Nothing about anything else than WAR!
She's quite a talent - an aries, fluent in arabic; and impeccably tailored
People at pentágono ,State talk about the drastic withdraw from Afganistán,well in the first place there was no reason ever to be there and have a war with that nation.
Trust nothing these fools say
President Biden needs to have this man on his counsel. He knows wherever he talks.
We can thank United states big business who have for the last 50 years, supported the CCP by shipping our work there instead of paying American workers a fair wage🫵🏽🤬
Nixon, a Republican, led the charge.
Boo! Do not be afraid. Think of peace for all. Know you are the change in the world Think Good Thoughts
Vary informative information. Engaging. Education is necessary from our Constituents. ie Our President, Senate, Congress....
He was referring to lawmakers as leaders to us, their constituents.
Very interesting
Margaret is way better than Kristen Welker. Mostly fair journalism that I have seen her in.
Shame to Robert Gates.
Unqualified candidates may not be honorably entertained.
At least theres some respected official that can see the big picture whts happening in our World and in our Nation were going in the wrong direction..this is not the World we imagine and the future of our childrens..we cant just stay silent for what things are happening in a bad way..wars and indiferrence..Thank you sir..We need your input in times like this..Godbless to All.
That military mentality is precisely why we are in this mess!
How very ignorant and arrogant it is that WTP need to be educated?
That is insulting and couldn’t tell everyone what and how we are thought of 🙄glad he’s retired and should go away quietly asap
This dose need to be addressed.
6:00 A coalition of the willing. That's what our enemies (and that includes you, Donny Johnny) could never replicate.
Looks like Fates is pro genocide.
Build more Constellation Class Frigates
She is chomping at the bit to disparage Trump anytime and anyway she can. Her purpose in this interview was politics, not what Gates had to say.
I posted a couple of comments and you erased them! Why?
19:03 Quite a long pause after he said, "and not tell anyone". I assume that was Margaret Brenner getting back into her chair?
I used to look up to this guy...
Gates expressed extreme concern about national security threats but failed to utter one word about our OPEN BORDER where anyone and everyone is walking directly into the country every day of the week.
The CIA always prioritizes spending Americans money destabilizing countries and killing people in foreign countries rather than actually protecting Americans. They serve our corporate overlords, not the American people. Gates represents the bipartisan nature of enriching the military industrial complex, avoiding accountability for repeated failure and of course supporting forever wars. He clearly supports nuclear armageddon over a reduced American hegemony. Everyone loses world war 3.
The system works.
because we don't have an "open border"; 98% of drugs are arriving on trucks at the manned border crossings, not from the unmonitored chapparral
Place a 200% tariff on all Chinese imported products.
Good lord, it’s amazing to me these people don’t understand why most aren’t listening to them. Surly they know and just playing dumb.
For Gates to say we should educate the citizens, perhaps he should consider the lies the government fed us about some past conflicts. No wonder our trust is so low.
Robert Gates = RINO
13:11 Dear God I hope the Biden administration foreign affairs people are listening here.
Thank you, sir.
The CIA always prioritizes spending Americans money destabilizing countries and killing people in foreign countries rather than actually protecting Americans. They serve our corporate overlords, not the American people. Gates represents the bipartisan nature of enriching the military industrial complex, avoiding accountability for repeated failure and of course supporting forever wars. He clearly supports nuclear armageddon over a reduced American hegemony. Everyone loses world war 3.
The system works.
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if voters are unwilling to acknowledge or accept facts they forfeit their vote in the election.