Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Gates: US to remain in Kosovo through late 2009

PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — The United States will continue its troop presence in Kosovo until at least late next year, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said just before he arrived here Tuesday, reaffirming U.S. support for the newly declared nation in the face of stern opposition from Russia.

Later Tuesday, while standing with the president and prime minister of Kosovo, Gates said that in meetings with the leaders he reaffirmed the pledge that President Bush made — that "we came in together and we will go out together."


Full Article via Associated Press

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