061218-D-2987S-020 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. President George W. Bush also attended the Pentagon ceremony. Department of Defense photo by Helene C. Stikkel (RELEASED) US Navy 061218-D-2987S-020 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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