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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates answers questions from reporters during a press briefing at the Pentagon, Sept. 12, 2008, concerning the findings and recommendations for improvements for management of the nuclear enterprise according to his Task Force on Nuclear Weapons Management.

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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates answers questions from reporters during a press briefing at the Pentagon, Sept. 12, 2008, concerning the findings and recommendations for improvements for management of the nuclear enterprise according to his Task Force on Nuclear Weapons Management.

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