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Department of Defense Press Secretary Geoff Morrell holds a Department of Defense update press briefing at the Pentagon on June 17, 2008. Morrell spoke about the situation in Afghanistan and other subjects.

UPDATE BRIEFING

Department of Defense Press Secretary Geoff Morrell holds a Department of Defense update press briefing at the Pentagon on June 17, 2008. Morrell spoke about the situation in Afghanistan and other subjects.

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