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Politics : Formerly About Advanced Micro Devices

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To: Alighieri who wrote (615664)6/10/2011 9:39:53 AM
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Gates rebukes European allies in farewell speech

By Michael Birnbaum, Friday, June 10, 6:09 AM

BERLIN — Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates rebuked some of America’s staunchest allies on Friday, saying the United States has a “dwindling appetite” to serve as the heavyweight partner in the military order that has underpinned the U.S. relationship with Europe since the end of World War II.

In an unusually stinging speech, made on his valedictory visit to Europe before he retires at the end of the month, Gates condemned European defense cuts and said the United States is tired of engaging in combat missions for those who “don’t want to share the risks and the costs.”

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