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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Navy Adm. Michael G. Mullen welcome President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney on the steps of the Pentagon Nov. 29, 2007, before meeting to discuss military strategy.

WELCOMING THE PRESIDENT

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Navy Adm. Michael G. Mullen welcome President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney on the steps of the Pentagon Nov. 29, 2007, before meeting to discuss military strategy.

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