Obama offers Gulf nations "ironclad" security cooperation By JULIE PACE AP White House Corresponden

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Source: Associated Press



CAMP DAVID, Md. (AP) -- President Barack Obama pledged America's "ironclad commitment" to anxious Persian Gulf nations Thursday to help protect their security, pointedly mentioning the potential use of military force and offering assurances that a potential nuclear agreement with Iran would not leave them more vulnerable.

At the close of a rare summit at the presidential retreat at Camp David, Obama said the U.S. would join the Gulf Cooperation Council nations "to deter and confront an external threat to any GCC state's territorial integrity." The U.S. pledged to bolster its security cooperation with the Gulf on counterterrorism, maritime security, cybersecurity and ballistic missile defense.

"Let me underscore, the United States keeps our commitments," Obama said at a news conference.

Thursday's meeting at Obama's retreat in the Maryland mountains was aimed at quelling the Gulf's fears of U.S.-led nuclear talks with Iran. Gulf states worry that if Iran wins international sanctions relief, the influx of cash would embolden what they see as Tehran's aggression in the region.

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1. What, just in case another one of them decides to invade Iran like Iraq did?

Mr. Obama, we know you admire Ronald Reagan. You don't have to use his administration as a how-to guide though.

[Old Codger]

2. The United States Keeps Our Commitments

Except if you happen to be an American....

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3. in plain English..

Our huge defense contractors will sell you as much weaponry as you can buy with all the money we pay for your oil.

Peace