061218-D-2987S-088 Washington, (Dec. 18, 2006) - Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates offers his remarks after taking the oath of office as the 22nd Secretary of Defense by Vice President Dick Cheney at the Pentagon. Department of Defense photo by Helene C. Stikkel (RELEASED) US Navy 061218-D-2987S-088 Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates offers his remarks after taking the oath of office as the 22nd Secretary of Defense

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