U.S. Department of Defense Speeches articles from September 2008

U.S. Department of Defense Speeches archives from September 2008

Defense Ministerial of the Americas (Banff, Alberta).
September 3, 2008... As Delivered by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, Banff, Alberta, Wednesday, September 03, 2008 Thank you, Minister MacKay, for hosting this gathering and welcoming us to Banff. It is wonderful to be here with my fellow ministers in...

TRANSCOM assumption of command (Scott, IL).(Robert M. Gates on the U.S. Transportation Command)(Speech)
September 5, 2008... As Delivered by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, Scott, IL, Friday, September 05, 2008 Good morning. Thank you. It's a pleasure to be here. Of course, as Admiral Mullen suggested, it's always a pleasure to be at least one time zone...

Polish Armed Forces reception, Embassy of the Republic of Poland (Washington, D.C.).
September 9, 2008... As Delivered by Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon R. England, Embassy of the Republic of Poland, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, September 09, 2008 Dobry wieczor! Good evening.... It's great to be here at the Polish Embassy. Mr. Ambassador--it...

Submitted statement to the House Armed Services Committee.(Robert M. Gates on Iraq and Afghanistan war update)
September 10, 2008... As Submitted by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, 2118 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C., Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Mr. Chairman, Representative Hunter, members of the committee: Thank you for inviting me to give you...

Pentagon Memorial Dedication Ceremony (Washington, D.C.).(Robert M. Gates on 9/11 Pentagon attack)(Speech)
September 11, 2008... As Delivered by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, Washington, D.C., Thursday, September 11, 2008 Mr. President, Mrs. Bush, Vice President, Madame Speaker. Good morning, and thank you all for coming today. It is an honor to be part...

Navy League of the United States, New York Council (New York, NY).(Gordon R. England on war on terror)(Speech)
September 12, 2008... As Prepared for Delivery by Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon R. England, New York, New York, Friday, September 12, 2008 Good afternoon.... It's great to be in New York... America's city! And, it's great to be away from my office at the...

Multi-National Force--Iraq change of command (Iraq).(Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates)(Speech)
September 16, 2008... As Delivered by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, Iraq, Tuesday, September 16, 2008 Admiral Mullen, General Petraeus, General Odierno--it is a true honor to speak at this ceremony as the reins of Multi-National Force--Iraq are passed...

Press availability with Afghan press (Afghanistan).(Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates)(Speech)
September 17, 2008... As Delivered by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, Afghanistan, Wednesday, September 17, 2008 Good morning, and thank you all for coming. This trip, my fourth to Afghanistan as secretary of defense, is an opportunity once again to...

National POW/MIA recognition day ceremony.
September 19, 2008... As Delivered by Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon R. England, Pentagon Parade Field, Washington, D.C., Friday, September 19, 2008 General Cartwright--I thank you for that introduction, and I thank you for your inspiring words. Our Nation...

National Guard Association 130th General Conference (Baltimore, MD).(Robert M. Gates on the National Guard Association of the United States)(Speech)
September 22, 2008... As Delivered by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, Baltimore, MD, Monday, September 22, 2008 Well General, it's a pleasure to be with you all here today. It's a pleasure to be anywhere other than Washington D.C. A place where those who...

Opening statement to the Senate Armed Services Committee.(Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates)(Speech)
September 23, 2008... As Delivered by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, September 23, 2008 Thank you, Mr. Chairman and Mr. Warner. And thank you both for your very kind comments. I would note that it was 42 years ago a month ago...

Parade honoring retiring Senator John Warner and Congressman Duncan Hunter (Ft. Myer, VA).
September 24, 2008... As Prepared for Delivery by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, Whipple Field, Fort Myer, Virginia, Wednesday, September 24, 2008 Secretary Geren, General Cartwright. I am honored to take part in this public celebration of two...

Navy memorial dedication ceremony (Normandy, France).(Gordon R. England on naval men tribute)(Speech)
September 27, 2008... As Delivered by Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon R. England, Normandy, France, Saturday, September 27, 2008 Good afternoon.... To our gracious hosts--Merci.... Let me add my congratulations to the Naval Order of the United States for...

National Defense University (Washington, D.C.).(Company overview)
September 29, 2008... As Delivered by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, Washington, D.C., Monday, September 29, 2008 Thank you Colonel Noto. I appreciate this opportunity to address this class at National Defense University. I congratulate you all for being...