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Deputy Director for Regional Operations for the Joint Staff Brig. Gen. David Rodriguez, U.S. Army, responds to a reporter's question during a Pentagon press briefing on the Feb. 22, 2005. Rodriguez and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs Lawrence Di Rita took questions from reporters.

Brig. Gen. David Rodriguez, U.S. Army, responds to a reporter's question.

Deputy Director for Regional Operations for the Joint Staff Brig. Gen. David Rodriguez, U.S. Army, responds to a reporter's question during a Pentagon press briefing on the Feb. 22, 2005. Rodriguez and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs Lawrence Di Rita took questions from reporters.

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