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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, a distinguished Eagle Scout, addresses the audience during the Boy Scouts of America 39th Annual Citizen of the Year award reception and dinner in Washington, D.C., Nov. 15, 2007.

CITIZEN AWARD RECEPTION

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, a distinguished Eagle Scout, addresses the audience during the Boy Scouts of America 39th Annual Citizen of the Year award reception and dinner in Washington, D.C., Nov. 15, 2007.

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