When did Robert Gates get the authority to committ US troops to IRAQ for years to come?

Answer 1

Once authority is granted by congress to go to war, the only real authority congress has left is to cut off funds. We can only hope they do that soon. The 21,500 surge has already turned into around 30,000.

Answer 2

His title is Secretary. I'm guessing his boss told him to do it.

Go big Red Go

Answer 3

he got it from BOTH houses of congress in 2003.