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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (right) and Italian Minister of Defense Antonio Martino (left) hold a joint press conference in the Pentagon at the conclusion of their meeting on July 12, 2005.

Secretary Rumsfeld and Italian Minister of Defense Antonio Martino hold a joint press conference.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (right) and Italian Minister of Defense Antonio Martino (left) hold a joint press conference in the Pentagon at the conclusion of their meeting on July 12, 2005.

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