061218-D-2987S-075 Washington, (Dec. 18, 2006) - Becky Gates holds the bible as Vice President Dick Cheney swears in Dr. Robert M. Gates as the 22nd Secretary of Defense at the Pentagon. Department of Defense photo by Helene C. Stikkel (RELEASED) US Navy 061218-D-2987S-075 Becky Gates holds the bible as Vice President Dick Cheney swears in Dr. Robert M. Gates as the 22nd Secretary of Defense

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