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Tammy Duckworth, assistant secretary of veterans affairs for public and intergovernmental affairs, exits the White House to head for the South Lawn to attend the opening ceremonies for the Wounded Warrior Soldier Ride, Washington, D.C., April 27, 2010.

Tammy Duckworth, assistant secretary of veterans affairs for public and intergovernmental affairs, exits the White House to head for the South Lawn to attend the opening ceremonies for the Wounded Warrior Soldier Ride, Washington, D.C., April 27, 2010.

Tammy Duckworth, assistant secretary of veterans affairs for public and intergovernmental affairs, exits the White House to head for the South Lawn to attend the opening ceremonies for the Wounded Warrior Soldier Ride, Washington, D.C., April 27, 2010.

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