Gates: Iraq Visit Demonstrates Progress, Need for Political Action Print E-mail
Wednesday, 05 December 2007
Original Source: Armed Forces Press Service

Gates: Iraq Visit Demonstrates Progress, Need for Political ActionBy Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service

MANAMA, Bahrain, Dec. 6, 2007 – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said the broad perspectives he’s received in Iraq over the last two days have convinced him Iraq is on the right track and that Iraqi leaders understand they need to move more quickly to keep up with security gains.

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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates greets local leaders in Mosul, Iraq, during a trip to Iraq's third-largest city, Dec. 5, 2007. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Jerry Morrison, USAF
  

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