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Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta speaks to ROTC students at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., Feb. 6, 2013. Panetta later gave a speech to students, providing a detailed account of the cuts that would occur if sequestration takes effect.

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Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta speaks to ROTC students at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., Feb. 6, 2013. Panetta later gave a speech to students, providing a detailed account of the cuts that would occur if sequestration takes effect.

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