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Defense Secretary Ash Carter speaks about the challenges facing America's security and expresses gratitude for receiving the Center for the National Interest's 2015 Distinguished Service Award in Washington, D.C., June 9, 2015.

Defense Secretary Ash Carter speaks about the challenges facing America's security and expresses gratitude for receiving the Center for the National Interest's 2015 Distinguished Service Award in Washington, D.C., June 9, 2015.

Defense Secretary Ash Carter speaks about the challenges facing America's security and expresses gratitude for receiving the Center for the National Interest's 2015 Distinguished Service Award in Washington, D.C., June 9, 2015.

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