“I am concerned that many people on this continent may not comprehend the magnitude of the direct threat to European security,” Mr. Gates said. “For the United States, Sept. 11 was a galvanizing event, one that opened the American public’s eyes to dangers from distant lands.”

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/11/world/europe/11gates.html

hmm. why is he supporting Turkey for EU and Kosovo indepence again? hmm.. What is actual stand of development with islamisation of Krim and south-europe?