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Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates addresses the media at a press availability regarding the FY 2011 budget rollout in the Pentagon on Feb. 1, 2010.

Secretary Gates addresses the media at a press availability

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates addresses the media at a press availability regarding the FY 2011 budget rollout in the Pentagon on Feb. 1, 2010.

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