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Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld, waves to the audience during his farewell parade at the Pentagon, Dec. 15, 2006.

RUMSFELD WAVES FAREWELL

Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld, waves to the audience during his farewell parade at the Pentagon, Dec. 15, 2006.

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