US Foreign Policy

Gates Says Meetings to Focus on Afghanistan, Russia, Transformation

By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service

ABOARD A MILITARY AIRCRAFT – While the alliance's transformation is the scheduled topic of discussion at a NATO defense ministerial conference this week in Budapest, Hungary, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said today that Afghanistan and Russia also will be high on the agenda.

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Gates: Iran Remains Unyielding

 

By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service

FORT LESLEY J. McNAIR, D.C. –
Until Iran decides to change its approach to the world, the United States shouldn't reach out to the nation, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said on Monday, September 29, 2008.

Gates discussed the recent history of U.S.-Iranian relations in answer to a question posed by a student at the National Defense University.

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First Lady Laura Bush Wants More Pressure on Burma

 

By Scott Stearns
Voice of America

WHITE HOUSE - The president and Mrs. Bush met with pro-democracy and human rights activists while in New York for the opening of the United Nations General Assembly. Speaking to reporters after their meeting, President Bush said he assured those activists that the U.S. government believes in the universality of freedom and America has an obligation to help others realize the blessings of liberty.

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U.S. to Review Military Aid to Georgia

By John J. Kruzel
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2008 –
The Pentagon will send an assessment team to Georgia to determine what role the U.S. should play as the nation's military rebuilds after clashes with Russia, a Defense Department official said today.

 

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