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Join a timely conversation on Massachusetts’ housing affordability crisis and the policy tools needed to boost production. Featuring leaders from business, government, and research, this event explores what it will take to move housing forward across the Commonwealth.
07/15/2026
11:30am - 1:00pm
Hybrid | Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce
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Join us for a special Government Affairs Forum with former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates in a conversation with NPR’s Asma Khalid.
Join us for a special Government Affairs Forum with former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates. Secretary Gates will discuss his latest book, A Passion for Leadership, with NPR Political Reporter, Asma Khalid, and offer recommendations for leaders of various organizations, as well as current world affairs, defense and security policy. Each guest will receive a signed copy of Secretary Gates’ book with their registration.
Robert M. Gates served as secretary of defense under both President George W. Bush and President Barack Obama. He was also an officer in the United States Air Force and worked for the CIA before being appointed director of the agency. A member of the National Security Council staff in four administrations, he served eight presidents of both political parties. He was president of Texas A&M University from 2002 to 2006, is currently chancellor of the College of William & Mary, was named president of the Boy Scouts of America in 2013, and has served on several corporate boards of directors.
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A special Greater Boston Chamber Government Affairs Breakfast featuring U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates
Celia Richa
Senior Vice President of Programs
[email protected]617-557-7346
Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Speaker
Political Reporter, National Public Radio Interviewer
1 Seaport Lane , Boston , Massachusetts , 02210
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