SANTA CRUZ, Bolivia, Nov. 21, 2010 – Though sovereign nations can have relationships with any other nations they choose, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said here today, countries that choose to have a relationship with Iran should do so carefully, in light of its track record of ignoring U.N. Security Council Resolutions. Story
SANTA CRUZ, Bolivia, Nov. 21, 2010 – The report of a working group he created to research the ramifications for the Defense Department if the law banning gay men and lesbians from serving openly in the military is repealed will be released to Congress and the public Nov. 30, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates announced here today. Story
SANTIAGO, Chile, Nov. 20, 2010 – “Serious consequences” could result if the Senate fails to ratify the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty between the United States and Russia, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said at a news conference in Santiago, Chile. Story
SANTIAGO, Chile, Nov. 20, 2010 – Any U.S. forces remaining in Afghanistan past the end of 2014 -- the target for completion of the transition of security control throughout the country to Afghan forces -- would be there in a training or “advise and assist” capacity, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said here today. Story
