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Former Defense Secretary William J. Perry speaks during the National Defense University graduation at Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington, D.C., June 12, 2008. Perry received an honorary doctorate from the university for his years of support for the institution.

HONORARY DOCTORATE

Former Defense Secretary William J. Perry speaks during the National Defense University graduation at Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington, D.C., June 12, 2008. Perry received an honorary doctorate from the university for his years of support for the institution.

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