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Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld responds to a reporter's question during a Pentagon press briefing on Nov. 23, 2004. Rumsfeld was joined by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Richard B. Myers, U.S. Air Force.

Secretary Rumsfeld responds to a reporter's question.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld responds to a reporter's question during a Pentagon press briefing on Nov. 23, 2004. Rumsfeld was joined by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Richard B. Myers, U.S. Air Force.

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