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Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld answers a reporter's question after announcing the cancellation of the Crusader Artillery System during a Pentagon press briefing on May 8, 2002. Rumsfeld also took questions on the progress of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Secretary Rumsfeld answers a question after announcing the cancellation of the Crusader Artillery System.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld answers a reporter's question after announcing the cancellation of the Crusader Artillery System during a Pentagon press briefing on May 8, 2002. Rumsfeld also took questions on the progress of Operation Enduring Freedom.

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