Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - CNN - 20100817:10:35:00
To cut 30,000 contractors and close an entire military command. >> the culture of endless money that's taken hold must be replaced by a culture of savings and restraint. >> some military officials don't like these cuts. might they consider gates a lame duck and try to wait him out? pentagon spokesman jeff morel told me there's always a danger but, "i don't think anyone would dare try to play with fire and drag their feet. they do so at their own apparel. the secretary is not afraid to fire people who are not on-board. but if gates leaves, it raises the question, what will the president do with...