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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen (left) meets with President Fernando Henrique Cardoso (right) at Planalto Palace, Brasilia, Brazil, on May 27, 1998. Cohen is meeting with Cardoso to strengthen U.S.-Brazilian relationships.

Secretary Cohen meets with President Cardoso at Planalto Palace, Brasilia, Brazil.

Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen (left) meets with President Fernando Henrique Cardoso (right) at Planalto Palace, Brasilia, Brazil, on May 27, 1998. Cohen is meeting with Cardoso to strengthen U.S.-Brazilian relationships.

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