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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates speaks at the University of Georgia's Winter Commencement Ceremony held in Athens, Ga., Dec. 18, 2009. He challenged the graduates to consider the obligations of service, citizenship and patriotism as they move forward into the next chapter of their lives.

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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates speaks at the University of Georgia's Winter Commencement Ceremony held in Athens, Ga., Dec. 18, 2009. He challenged the graduates to consider the obligations of service, citizenship and patriotism as they move forward into the next chapter of their lives.

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