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Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld receives applause from Defense Department employees as he arrives at the Pentagon on his final day in office, Dec. 15, 2006.

WARM PENTAGON WELCOME

Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld receives applause from Defense Department employees as he arrives at the Pentagon on his final day in office, Dec. 15, 2006.

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