U.S. Department of Defense Speeches articles from May 2009

U.S. Department of Defense Speeches archives from May 2009

Dedication of the Defense Humanitarian Relief Corridor (Washington, D.C.).(Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates)(Speech)
May 19, 2009... As Delivered by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, The Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, May 19, 2009 Alright Mike [Rhodes]. At Camp Leatherneck, I was introduced as Bill Gates. I said, "He's the rich one." Thank you all for joining...

2009 Intrepid Freedom Award.(Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates)(Speech)
May 21, 2009... As delivered by secretary of defense Robert M. Gates, New York City, NY, Thursday, May 21, 2009. Brent [Scowcroft] is an example of patriotism, dedication, and total integrity that has inspired me for three-and-a-half decades. He is my...

U.S. Military Academy commencement.(Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates)(Speech)
May 23, 2009... As Delivered by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, West Point, New York, Saturday, May 23, 2009 Thank you. Thank you, General Hagenbeck. It's an honor to be here to deliver my first commencement address at the United States Military...

Wichita High School East commencement.(secretary of defense Robert M. Gates)(Speech)
May 27, 2009... As delivered by secretary of defense Robert M. Gates, Wichita State University (Wichita, KS), Wednesday, May 27, 2009 Thank you, Katherine. It's good to be home again. Nearly a half century ago--and yes, I am that old--I was sitting...

International Institute for Strategic Studies.(Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates)(Speech)
May 30, 2009... As Delivered by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, Singapore, Saturday, May 30, 2009 Thank you for that kind introduction, John. And, as always, let me thank the International Institute for Strategic Studies, our Singaporean hosts, and...