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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice speak with U.S. Navy midshipmen prior to the start of the Navy vs. Notre Dame football game in Baltimore, Nov. 15, 2008. The Fighting Irish defeated the midshipmen, 27-21.

PRE-GAME TALK

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice speak with U.S. Navy midshipmen prior to the start of the Navy vs. Notre Dame football game in Baltimore, Nov. 15, 2008. The Fighting Irish defeated the midshipmen, 27-21.

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