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10A Daily News – Saturday, May 25, 2013 WORLD BRIEFING Obama: Sexual assault threatens trust ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — With a growing sexual assault epidemic staining the military, President Barack Obama urged U.S. Naval Academy graduates Friday to remember their honor depends on what they do when nobody is looking and said the crime has ''no place in the greatest military on earth.'' The commander in chief congratulated the 1,047 midshipmen graduating at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, telling the 841 men and 206 women that they have proven themselves morally by meeting rigorous standards at the academy. But their commencement celebration came in the midst of reports of widespread sexual assault throughout the military, and Obama ended his 20-minute address by recognizing ''how the misconduct of some can have effects that ripple far and wide.'' ''Those who commit sexual assault are not only committing a crime, they threaten the trust and discipline that makes our military strong,'' Obama said. ''That's why we have to be determined to stop these crimes, because they've got no place in the greatest military on Earth.'' His pointed comments were aimed at rooting out the problem at a time when Republicans have been criticizing Obama for not responding forcefully enough to controversies including last year's deadly attack in Libya and political targeting at the IRS. But Obama was quick to express outrage over the reports of sexual assault, saying he has no tolerance for it. He summoned mili- RED BLUFF-TEHAMA COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE proudly presents thAnnual Red Bluff 4 The Crawdad Festival JUNE 7, 8, 9 Tehama District Fairgrounds MONSTER TRUCK RIDES KID ZONE ★ LASER TAG ★ ZIP LINES ★ FREE ULTIMATE BOUNCE HOUSES Local "Spotlight Bands" Saturday & Sunday FREE PARKING!! 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