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U.S. Backs Egyptian, U.N. Efforts in Gaza Conflict
Secretary Rice (center) talks with U.S. Ambassador Khalilzad (right) at the United Nations. The United States welcomes Egyptian mediation to end the crisis in Gaza and supports a January 8 U.N. Security Council resolution calling for a cease-fire in the conflict.
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Agreement Expands U.S.- Georgian Defense, Trade
Secretary Rice and Georgian Foreign Affairs Minister Grigol Vashadze sign a partnership agreement. Georgia pledges to strengthen political reforms and the United States pledges to support Georgia’s Euro-Atlantic aspirations, including eventual membership in NATO.
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