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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates addresses the audience during a visit to the Director of National Intelligence headquarters in McLean, Va., May 25, 2011. Gates received the National Intelligence Distinguished Public Service Medal.

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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates addresses the audience during a visit to the Director of National Intelligence headquarters in McLean, Va., May 25, 2011. Gates received the National Intelligence Distinguished Public Service Medal.

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