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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates responds to questions from participants in the 3rd Annual America Supports You National Summit held at the Pentagon on Jan. 25, 2008. "America Supports You" is a Department of Defense sponsored program helping to funnel charitable endeavors to our service men and women and their families.

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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates responds to questions from participants in the 3rd Annual America Supports You National Summit held at the Pentagon on Jan. 25, 2008. "America Supports You" is a Department of Defense sponsored program helping to funnel charitable endeavors to our service men and women and their families.

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