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Gates won't fight gay Scoutmasters ban

By Trymaine Lee

Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates is Just days into his tenure as president of the Boy Scouts of America, but he has already stirring the fight over the organizations ban on gay scoutmasters.In interviews this week Gates has at once said that he supports the inclusion of gay scoutmasters but respects the Boy Scouts decision to keep them out...

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Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates addresses the Boy Scouts of America's annual meeting, May 23, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn., after being selected as the organization's new president.

Boy Scouts chief opposes new talk on gays

President Barack Obama walks away from his podium after speaks at an event, March 5, 2014, in New Britain, Conn. — Morning Joe

Cheney: We have created an image of weakness

Image: Gates And Mullen Testify At Senate Armed Services Cmte Hearing On Libya — Rachel Maddow

Gates longs for 'one voice'

Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates talks with "Face the Nation," May 11, 2013.

Gates: Not surprised, but disappointed

Robert Gates addresses a news conference at the end of a NATO defence ministers meeting, June 9, 2011.

Poll: Too soon Gates?

Former US Defense Secretary Robert Gates listens during a forum discussion at the Johns Hopkins University, Oct. 22, 2013. — The Last Word

Obama's ex-defense secretary shocks in memoir

Gates laments 'cartoonish impression of military capabilities' — Rachel Maddow

Gates laments 'cartoonish impression of...