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Virginia Military Institute Commencement (Lexington, VA).(Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates)(Speech)
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May 16, 2008
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As Delivered by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, Lexington. VA, Friday, May 16, 2008
Superintendent Peay, thank you very much. Cadet Burnette, I appreciated your remarks. And to Cadet Webb, thank you for the kind introduction, and for inviting me to speak at commencement.
Members of the faculty, proud parents, distinguished guests, and, most of all, distinguished members of the Class of 2008: it is an honor to join with you in celebration as 246 young men and women take their place among the generations of graduates of Virginia Military Institute.
Congratulations to all of you. You have made it from the "Rat Line" to the finish line. And it was undoubtedly ...
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