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Gates Makes Surprise Visit to Iraq

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(Newser) – US Defense Secretary Robert Gates has landed in Iraq for a surprise visit, the AP reports. He'll meet with troops stationed at a command post in southern Iraq who are largely serving as advisers. He's also expected to see Iraq Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, and visit the restive Kurdish region.

King Abdullah II of Jordan shakes hands with US Defense Secretary Robert Gates in Amman yesterday.
King Abdullah II of Jordan shakes hands with US Defense Secretary Robert Gates in Amman yesterday.   (AP Photo/Jordan Royal Palace, Yousef Allan)
Defense Secretary Robert Gates has landed in Iraq for a surprise visit.
Defense Secretary Robert Gates has landed in Iraq for a surprise visit.   (AP Photo/Jim Watson, Pool)
Defense Secretary Robert Gates looks on during a press conference at the US Embassy in Amman, Jordan, yesterday.
Defense Secretary Robert Gates looks on during a press conference at the US Embassy in Amman, Jordan, yesterday.   (AP Photo/Jim Watson, Pool)
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DarkFrancis
Jul 28, 09 4:24 AM CDT
I thought he was supposed to be going for a beer with...oh wait...the other Gates. Reply
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kokuaguy
Jul 28, 09 12:57 PM CDT
I bet he will have a few beers while he's there. Imported by Halliburton and quadruple the price they paid. ; ^)
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