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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates talks with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice as they wait with Lynne Cheney and Vice President Dick Cheney at the White House for the arrival of Queen Elizabeth II of Britain and Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh, May 7, 2007. Approximately 7,000 guests attended the arrival ceremony held on the South Lawn of the White House.

AT THE WHITE HOUSE

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates talks with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice as they wait with Lynne Cheney and Vice President Dick Cheney at the White House for the arrival of Queen Elizabeth II of Britain and Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh, May 7, 2007. Approximately 7,000 guests attended the arrival ceremony held on the South Lawn of the White House.

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