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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates delivers opening remarks at the Pentagon, Feb. 23, 2011, at the first of what he said he envisiones as regular U.S.-Afghan security forums to sustain a long-term relationship with the country and its security forces. Several senior advisors joined Gates.

LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIP

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates delivers opening remarks at the Pentagon, Feb. 23, 2011, at the first of what he said he envisiones as regular U.S.-Afghan security forums to sustain a long-term relationship with the country and its security forces. Several senior advisors joined Gates.

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