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Published 11/14/2008 by rsinderbrand at CNN Political Ticker
Gates is avoiding questions about his future.
WASHINGTON (CNN) – In the best tradition of the CIA spymaster he once was, Defense Secretary Robert Gates is still holding his cards close on whether he has had any discussions with President-elect Obama about remaining at his post in the new administration.
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