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U.S. downplays potential damage from WikiLeaks

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said descriptions of potential harm from secret diplomatic cables posted online by WikiLeaks are "significantly overwrought," and that the disclosures will have a "fairly modest" impact on foreign policy.

"The fact is, governments deal with the U.S. because it's in their interest -- not because they like us, not because they trust us, and not because they believe we can keep secrets," Gates said at a Pentagon news conference Tuesday. "Is this embarrassing? Yes. Is it awkward? Yes. Consequences for U.S. foreign policy? I think fairly modest."

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