Pool report #6 - POTUS speaking.

Service very spotty here, apologies for any delay.

At 12:28 your pool was led in the hangar where POTUS appeared on stage at 12:34 to applause and cheers while Lee Greenwood was singing « God bless the USA .

He started speaking at 12:37.

A note that his remarks should stream live so will only share relevant color.

Stage set up with a US flag and a Qatari flag.

Troops in military fatigues are standing on bleachers behind the stage and under a large banner with the words "Peace through Strength"

More are seated on bleachers on both sides and on chairs facing the stage.

Two military planes complete the decor.

A few Qatari officials are also in attendance..

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