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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates speaks on Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Dec. 1, 2008. Gates told airmen there that the Air Force's nuclear mission, and maintaining its long tradition of excellence, are vital to the security of the United States.

MINOT SPEECH

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates speaks on Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Dec. 1, 2008. Gates told airmen there that the Air Force's nuclear mission, and maintaining its long tradition of excellence, are vital to the security of the United States.

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