Bob Gates

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2011-04-01 N/A Secretary of Defense Bob Gates visited Iraq. Iraq View

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This document is a reproduction of a Wall Street Journal opinion piece by Max Boot, dated April 18, 2011, discussing U.S. foreign policy in Iraq. It details Secretary of Defense Bob Gates' visit to Iraq to discuss the potential extension of U.S. troop presence beyond the 2011 deadline and analyzes the political tensions between Kurdish and Arab factions. The document bears a House Oversight Bates stamp, indicating it is part of a larger congressional production.

News article / opinion piece (wall street journal) included in house oversight production
2025-11-19

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The author discusses the strong US-Israeli alliance regarding defense aid and missile systems like the Iron Dome, while highlighting the increasing urgency of the Iranian nuclear threat in late 2011. The text details Israel's preparation for a potential unilateral military strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, noting that key Israeli figures like Benny Gantz had signed off on the plan despite scheduling conflicts with joint US military exercises.

Page from a memoir or book
2025-11-19

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The author reflects on the stagnation of peace initiatives within the Israeli government under 'Bibi' (Netanyahu), noting that improved security conditions ironically reduced public pressure for a resolution with Palestinians. The text transitions to the growing urgency of the Iranian nuclear threat and the diplomatic complexities involving the US administration regarding potential military action.

Book page / political memoir
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be page 128 from a memoir by Ehud Barak, stamped as evidence by the House Oversight Committee (likely related to an investigation involving Epstein, though Epstein is not mentioned on this specific page). The text details Barak's time as Defense Minister in 2009, focusing on his facilitation of aid to the Palestinians (specifically Salam Fayyad) and his diplomatic role in smoothing relations between the Netanyahu government and the Obama administration. It highlights his close relationships with US officials like Hillary Clinton and Bob Gates, contrasting his reception in Washington with that of Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Book excerpt / memoir page (evidence in congressional oversight)
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be a page (123) from a memoir draft by Ehud Barak, contained within House Oversight Committee records. It details a tense June 2008 private meeting in Israel between Barak, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, and US President George W. Bush, where Bush explicitly forbade Israel from launching a military strike on Iranian nuclear facilities. The text recounts Barak's retort to Bush, using an artillery metaphor to criticize US foreign policy in Afghanistan and Iraq while missing the 'real target' of Iran.

Book manuscript / memoir draft (page 123)
2025-11-19

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This excerpt from a memoir discusses the strong US-Israeli defense relationship during the Obama administration, detailing cooperation on missile defense systems like Iron Dome and the Arrow. It highlights the growing urgency in late 2011 regarding Iran's nuclear program, Israel's preparation for a potential unilateral military strike approved by Benny Gantz, and the logistical complications posed by an upcoming joint military exercise.

Book excerpt or memoir page
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be a page from a draft manuscript or memoir by former Israeli Prime Minister/Defense Minister Ehud Barak, stamped with a House Oversight control number. The text details Barak's frustrations with Benjamin Netanyahu's ('Bibi') reluctance to engage in peace initiatives with Palestinians and describes the internal Israeli security cabinet ('Group of Eight') dynamics. It further discusses the strategic threat of a nuclear Iran and the US administration's (Obama via Bob Gates) opposition to Israeli military action against Iran during that period.

Book manuscript/memoir excerpt (house oversight production)
2025-11-19

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The document is page 128 from a memoir or manuscript by Ehud Barak, marked with House Oversight Bates numbers. It details Barak's time as Israeli Defense Minister in 2009, focusing on his cooperation with Palestinian PM Salam Fayyad and his role as a diplomatic bridge between Prime Minister Netanyahu (Bibi) and the Obama administration (specifically Hillary Clinton and Bob Gates) regarding settlement freezes. Barak notes that Clinton described their relationship as 'longtime friends' during this period.

Memoir manuscript / book excerpt (evidence exhibit)
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be a page from a memoir or manuscript (likely by Ehud Barak) stamped as evidence by the House Oversight Committee. It details a high-level diplomatic confrontation in June 2008 where President George W. Bush explicitly warned Israeli leaders Olmert and Barak against launching a military strike on Iran's nuclear facilities. The text also recounts Barak's critique of Bush's foreign policy regarding Afghanistan, Iraq, and Iran.

Book manuscript / memoir draft (house oversight evidence)
2025-11-19
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Military action against Iran

From: Ehud Barak
To: Bob Gates

Discussion revealing US disapproval of military action.

Meeting
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Defense/Diplomatic Talks

From: Bob Gates
To: Ehud Barak

Formal and informal meetings.

Meeting
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U.S. Troop Presence

From: Bob Gates
To: Iraqi Leaders

Urging leaders to decide if they want U.S. forces to stay beyond Dec 31.

Speech/statement
2011-04-01

Diplomatic/Defense talks

From: Ehud Barak
To: Bob Gates

Formal and informal meetings during trips to the US.

Meeting
2009-01-01

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