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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates delivers the keynote speech during the World Forum on the Future of Democracy in Williamsburg, Va., on Sept. 17, 2007. Gates spoke to a group of international delegates, scholars and leaders gathered for the forum.

Secretary Gates delivers the keynote speech.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates delivers the keynote speech during the World Forum on the Future of Democracy in Williamsburg, Va., on Sept. 17, 2007. Gates spoke to a group of international delegates, scholars and leaders gathered for the forum.

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