"US open to sale of new weaponry"
JAKARTA - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said yesterday that the United States was willing to sell Indonesia new weaponry, particularly for its navy and air force. But he cautioned that democracies must have firm civilian control of their militaries, which must be disciplined for human rights abuses. Gates, speaking at the Indonesian Council on World Affairs, praised Jakarta for moving to professionalize its military. Although Gates did not criticize the Indonesian military's current conduct, he emphasized that democracies must investigate and prosecute allegations of corruption or abuse within their armed forces (Los Angeles Times)."
He said WHAT?
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