Czech Defence Minister Vlasta Parkanova, left, meets her U.S. counterpart Robert Gates, right, in Prague, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007. Gates starts a series of negotiations on the U.S. plans to build a radar base on Czech soil within the anti-missile shield.
Czech Republic's Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek (top) and U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates smile as they leave the news conference in Prague October 23, 2007
