Although Obama had invited Crowley and Gates as part of what he called a "teachable moment," it was barely seen by the masses.

虽然奥巴马已邀请克罗利和盖茨作为他称之为“受教时刻”的一部分，但到场的众人勉强能看得见他们。

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Crowley suggested Obama invite him and Gates, to the White House for a peace-making beer, and a plan was in the works to do so, Obama said.

克劳利建议奥巴马邀请他和盖茨到白宫做客，一起喝喝酒，来和平解决这件事情。 奥巴马说相关安排正在进行中。

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If Mr Gates does go, Mr Obama will miss him.

如果盖茨真的走了，奥巴马会想他的。

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Rasmussen and Gates also reported that the NATO defense ministers endorsed the Obama Administration's approach to European missile defense.

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The recording notes that the Obama administration includes key figures from the previous Bush administration, including Defense Secretary Robert Gates.

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After President Barack Obama announced the agreement at the White House Friday morning, U.S.Defense Secretary Robert Gates made this simple declaration.

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Again, this should not have come as a surprise because the Obama-Gates story was never believable anyway.

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Obama defended Gates Wednesday night, while acknowledging that he may be "a little biased, " because Gates is a friend.

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Least surprised of all should be Obama and Gates, because the IAEA just threw egg all over their faces.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: No more surprises