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Gates defends plan to accept Chinese detainees in U.S.

May. 1, 2009
The Defense secretary says he expects opposition, but that the U.S. needs to set an example and that the Uighurs held at Guantanamo Bay would face persecution if they were returned to China. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said Thursday that he expects staunch opposition in Congress to the...
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Bush to leave Gitmo closure to successor

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 (UPI) -- U.S. President George W. Bush will leave a decision to shut the Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, prison camp to his successor, current and former officials say.

Gates: U.S. 'stuck with' Guantanamo prison

WASHINGTON, May 26 (UPI) -- Defense Secretary Robert Gates has told a Senate committee the search for a way to close the Guantanamo detainee prison has stalled, The Washington Post said.

Gates discusses defense relationship

BEIJING, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates met with Chinese Minister of National Defense Gen. Cao Gangchuan Monday to discuss broadening defense relations.

Gates: Missile shield plans not changing

BRUSSELS, June 15 (UPI) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said in Brussels that the U.S. plan for a missile defense system in Eastern Europe won't be altered.

Gates wanted Guantanamo detention closed

WASHINGTON, March 23 (UPI) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates repeatedly urged the closing of the Guantanamo Bay detention facility and wanted detainees moved to the United States.

Gates' book defends Carter foreign policy

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 (UPI) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates appears to have a soft spot for former President Jimmy Carter, judging from past writing.

Blair, Gates meet on Bush Iraq plan

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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa