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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates addresses the audience during the U.S. Global Leadership Campaign Tribute dinner in his honor in Washington, D.C., July 15, 2008. The USGLC, a nationwide coalition of businesses, non-governmental organizations and community leaders, advocates for a strong U.S. international affairs budget.

GLOBAL LEADERSHIP

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates addresses the audience during the U.S. Global Leadership Campaign Tribute dinner in his honor in Washington, D.C., July 15, 2008. The USGLC, a nationwide coalition of businesses, non-governmental organizations and community leaders, advocates for a strong U.S. international affairs budget.

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