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President Barack Obama addresses the Coast Guard Academy Class of 2011 during a live webcast at the 130th commencement in New London, Conn., May 18, 2011.

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President Barack Obama addresses the Coast Guard Academy Class of 2011 during a live webcast at the 130th commencement in New London, Conn., May 18, 2011.

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