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Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld addresses the cadets in Falcon Stadium during the U.S. Air Force Academy's graduation ceremony for the class of 2006 in Colorado Springs, Colo., on May 31, 2006. Rumsfeld then shook hands with nearly 900 seniors as they received their diplomas.

Secretary Rumsfeld addresses the cadets during the U.S. Air Force Academy's graduation ceremony.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld addresses the cadets in Falcon Stadium during the U.S. Air Force Academy's graduation ceremony for the class of 2006 in Colorado Springs, Colo., on May 31, 2006. Rumsfeld then shook hands with nearly 900 seniors as they received their diplomas.

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