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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates addresses the audience during the Special Operations Command Mess Night dinner and reception at the convention center in Tampa, Fla., May 21, 2008.

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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates addresses the audience during the Special Operations Command Mess Night dinner and reception at the convention center in Tampa, Fla., May 21, 2008.

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