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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld briefs reporters in the Pentagon on Sept. 20, 2001. Rumsfeld gave reporters his views on the coming war against terrorism.

Secretary Rumsfeld briefs reporters in the Pentagon on Sept. 20

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld briefs reporters in the Pentagon on Sept. 20, 2001. Rumsfeld gave reporters his views on the coming war against terrorism.

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