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Defense Secretary James N. Mattis speaks at the National Guard Association of the United States' conference.

Mattis Remarks

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis addresses National Guard leaders at the National Guard Association of the United States' 140th General Conference in New Orleans, Aug. 25, 2018. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jim Greenhill

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