Robert Gates named Boy Scouts ' president - elect , national leader . ` ` There is no finer example for preparing American youth , '' he says . A former Eagle Scout , Gates has a long relationship with group of 2.6 million youth .
Robert Gates named Boy Scouts ' president-elect , group says . `` There is no finer program for preparing American boys , '' Gates says . A former Eagle Scout , Gates has a long relationship with group serving 2.6 million youth .