Secretary Gates record of public service is outstanding. He served numerous Administrations’ in key positions and performed at an exemplary level.
But to end his career with a book critical of his superiors reflects poorly on he and federal employees. There was no overwhelming reason to disclose his personal positions on key policy issues at this time, particularly since they address decisions that have already been made and are in their critical stages of implementation.
Why this post on OIRA Watch? Because the same advice applies to OIRA employees.
