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| U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates meets with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayid, United Arab Emirates' crown prince and chief of staff, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Aug. 2, 2007. Defense Dept. photo by Cherie A. Thurlby Hi-Res Photo |
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| U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates meets with Kuwaiti Air Vice Marshal Yousef Duwayan Ghanin Faris al-utaibi, upon his arrival in Kuwait City, Kuwait, Aug. 1, 2007. Gates is in Kuwait to discuss regional affairs and the U.S.'s long-term relationship with Kuwait. Defense Dept. photo by Cherie A. Thurlby Hi-Res Photo |
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| Gates Optimistic on Iraqi Security Front |
EN ROUTE TO WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2007 – While acknowledging that he’s disappointed with political upheaval within the Iraqi government, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said today he’s hopeful about progress on the security front. Story |
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| Middle East Trip Aimed to Sow Relationships |
EN ROUTE TO WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2007 – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates described his just-concluded trip to the Middle East as “gardening” – preparing the ground for long-term U.S. security relationships in the region. Story |
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| Gates Meets With Kuwaiti Leaders, U.S. Troops |
KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait, Aug. 1, 2007 – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates arrived here today for his first visit as defense secretary to thank Kuwaiti leaders for their support in the war on terror and to encourage greater cooperation in helping neighboring Iraq stand up its government. Story |
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| Saudi Arabia Pledges to Support Iraq |
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 1, 2007 – Saudi Arabia promised today to continue working with its Gulf neighbors to support Iraq’s new government and promote stability in the region. Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faysal made the pledge here during a joint news conference with Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Story |
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| Military Sales Package Aims to Boost Long-Term Stability |
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 1, 2007 – The recently announced military sales package to several Middle Eastern countries, including Saudi Arabia, represents an investment in the region’s long-term stability, U.S. and Saudi leaders said here today. Story |
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| Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates are greeted by Saud Al-Failsal, Saudi Arabia Foreign Minister, and Saudi Assistant Minister of Defense Prince Khalid Bin Sultan, upon their arrival at King Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, July 31, 2007. Defense Dept. photo by Cherie A. Thurlby Hi-Res Photo |
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| U.S. Garners Commitments from Iraq’s Neighbors |
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt, July 31, 2007 – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice got firm commitments here today from Iraq’s neighbors that they’ll continue to support the Iraqi government and counter forces trying to derail it. Story |
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Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice meet with President of Egypt Hosni Mubarak in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, July 31, 2007. Gates and Rice are in Egypt to meet with the president and the minister of defense to discuss regional affairs and the U.S.'s long-term relationship with Egypt. Defense Dept. photo by Cherie A. Thurlby Hi-Res Photo
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| Gates, Rice to Reaffirm U.S. Ties to Gulf Region |
EN ROUTE TO SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt, July 30, 2007 – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said his rare and possibly unprecedented joint trip here with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice sends a message that the United States has no intention of cutting long-term ties in the region.Story |
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| Arms Sale to Help Bolster Long-Term Security |
EN ROUTE TO SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt, July 30, 2007 – A military sales package for Arab countries estimated at $20 billion represents a tangible symbol of the United States’ commitment to the region and its long-term security, a senior defense official said today on background. Story |
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Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates answer questions from reporters during a media briefing in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, July, 31, 2007. Defense Dept. photo by Cherie A. Thurlby Hi-Res Photo
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