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COPYRIGHT 2008 U.S. Department of Defense Speeches
As Delivered by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, Norfolk, VA, Friday, April 18, 2008
Admiral Mullen, thank you. Representative Tauscher, thank you for being with us today. I think I now know why sailors wear white.
Captain Wheeler, Command Master Chief Engles, the ship looks absolutely beautiful. Your men and women have done a great job--and I know all of you will make us proud when you deploy later this year.
The USS Theodore Roosevelt could not be a better setting for paying tribute to Admiral Fallon, a man who has served our nation with honor and distinction for more than four decades--and, as has been mentioned by Admiral Mullen, some of that time aboard this very ship.
Of course, when Fox first joined up, he did so largely to get an education. As he put it, he would "just do some time." Well, Admiral, you have certainly done some time. Our country is stronger and safer because of your service. And those who have the opportunity to work under you and with you will now carry forward in their critical work with your example firmly in their...
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