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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (left) meets privately with Panamanian President Martin Torrijos at the Presidential Palace in Panama City, Panama, on Nov. 13, 2004. Rumsfeld is in Panama to show his support for the regional naval cooperation (Enduring Friendship) and regional cooperation in securing the Panama Canal from terrorist attack. Rumsfeld and 33 more defense ministers from throughout the Western Hemisphere will assemble in Quito, Ecuador, on November 15th for the Defense Ministerial of the Americas conference which will focus on strengthening the inter-American security system.

Secretary Rumsfeld meets with Panamanian President Martin Torrijos.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (left) meets privately with Panamanian President Martin Torrijos at the Presidential Palace in Panama City, Panama, on Nov. 13, 2004. Rumsfeld is in Panama to show his support for the regional naval cooperation (Enduring Friendship) and regional cooperation in securing the Panama Canal from terrorist attack. Rumsfeld and 33 more defense ministers from throughout the Western Hemisphere will assemble in Quito, Ecuador, on November 15th for the Defense Ministerial of the Americas conference which will focus on strengthening the inter-American security system.

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