November 19, 2009
Posted: November 19th, 2009 03:17 PM ET
Washington (CNN) – Defense Secretary Robert Gates Thursday announced a 45-day review of military policies in response to the Fort Hood killings, telling reporters the November 5 massacre raised questions that "demand complete but prompt answers." The review will examine whether Pentagon policies fall short in identifying service members who pose "credible threats to others," or in personnel screening programs and security and emergency response at U.S. bases. Gates said the investigation won't ease the pain of the families of the 13 people killed, but said the Pentagon must do "everything in our power to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future." "In all of these, I promise the Department of Defense's full and open disclosure," he said. Filed under: Fort Hood Pentagon Robert Gates
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