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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Navy Adm. Michael G. Mullen await the arrival of President Bush at the Pentagon, Nov. 29, 2007, to discuss long-term military strategy. Bush met with Gates, the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Deputy Defense Secretary Gordon England to discuss long-term stragic plans for the military.

WAITING FOR THE PRESIDENT

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Navy Adm. Michael G. Mullen await the arrival of President Bush at the Pentagon, Nov. 29, 2007, to discuss long-term military strategy. Bush met with Gates, the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Deputy Defense Secretary Gordon England to discuss long-term stragic plans for the military.

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