'70s defense secretary before Melvin Crossword Clue

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

SECRETARY (noun)
1. a person to whom a secret is entrusted
2. an assistant who handles correspondence and clerical work for a boss or an organization
DEFENSE (noun)
1. the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions
2. (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring

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