Records on Robert M. Gates Deputy Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs

The materials in FOIA 2007-0265-F are a selective, not necessarily all inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult the archivist about related materials. 2 2007-0265-F FOIA 2007-0265-F contains material created by and related to Robert M. Gates, who served as Deputy Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs from April 9, 1989 to August 3, 1989 and as Assistant to the President and Deputy for National Security Affairs from August 3, 1989 to November 5, 1991, when we was appointed as Director of Central Intelligence. A significant portion of the material responsive to this FOIA relates to the 1991 Confirmation Hearings following the nomination of Gates to be the Director of Central Intelligence and, by extension, to the Iran Contra Affair. Other material responsive to this FOIA consists of correspondence, reports, printed material, transcripts, speeches, press releases, and public statements related to various aspects of Gates' duties as Deputy Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. The correspondence includes thank your letters from Robert Gates to various staff members, requests from Robert Gates for medals and awards for National Security Council staff members, invitations to speak at or attend conferences and seminars, requests for meetings, and correspondence from citizens discussing various National Security issues. Also enclosed are speeches from President Bush for visits of foreign dignitaries and for various domestic organizations as well as speeches from Robert Gates presented at various conferences and seminars addressing National Security issues. Press releases and public statements discuss international affairs. It should be noted that a significant number of the documents listed here are security classified and have been closed under the exemptions of the Freedom of Information Act. Read less