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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates speaks during a media round table at the Pentagon, April 23, 2008, where he announced that the White House has nominated Army Gen. David H. Petraeus to be the next commander of U.S. Central Command.

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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates speaks during a media round table at the Pentagon, April 23, 2008, where he announced that the White House has nominated Army Gen. David H. Petraeus to be the next commander of U.S. Central Command.

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