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Department of Defense Press Secretary Geoff Morrell responds to a reporter's question during a Pentagon press briefing, Aug. 5, 2008. Morrell discussed a range of issues, including U.S. force levels in Afghanistan, allegations of Iranian weapons testing and detainee releases in Iraq.

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Department of Defense Press Secretary Geoff Morrell responds to a reporter's question during a Pentagon press briefing, Aug. 5, 2008. Morrell discussed a range of issues, including U.S. force levels in Afghanistan, allegations of Iranian weapons testing and detainee releases in Iraq.

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