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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates fields questions from an audience of nearly 200 representing 113 troop-support organizations who had gathered at the Pentagon on Jan. 25, 2008, for the 3rd Annual America Supports You Summit.

GATES SPEAKS WITH TROOP SUPPORTERS

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates fields questions from an audience of nearly 200 representing 113 troop-support organizations who had gathered at the Pentagon on Jan. 25, 2008, for the 3rd Annual America Supports You Summit.

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