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Robert Gates was appointed as Secretary of Defense by President George W. Bush in December 2006 and continued in the role under President Barack Obama until June 2011. His appointment came during a critical period in the Iraq War, aiming to stabilize military operations and address challenges in defense strategy. Gates previously served as the president of Texas A&M University and had a long career in intelligence and defense.

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