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Gates: U.S. Military Ready to Help, Ships, Air Support Staged |
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Wednesday, 07 May 2008 |
Original Source: Armed Forces Press Service
Gates: U.S. Military Ready to Help, Ships, Air Support StagedBy Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 8, 2008 – The tragedy following a devastating cyclone in Burma is compounded by the fact that the U.S. military and others are ready to help, but can’t without the ruling military junta’s approval, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said today.
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Navy Adm. Mike Mullen speak with members of the press at the Pentagon, May 8, 2008. Defense Department photo by Cherie Cullen
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