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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates addresses the nearly 200 representatives of 113 troop-support groups at the Pentagon on Jan. 25, 2008, for the 3rd Annual America Supports You Summit. Gates' thanked the group for its collective support of servicemembers before fielding a few questions.

AT THE AMERICA SUPPORTS YOU SUMMIT

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates addresses the nearly 200 representatives of 113 troop-support groups at the Pentagon on Jan. 25, 2008, for the 3rd Annual America Supports You Summit. Gates' thanked the group for its collective support of servicemembers before fielding a few questions.

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