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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Australian Prime Minister John Howard (center) meets with Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (foreground) in the Pentagon on July 18, 2005 to discuss a broad range of bilateral security issues. Joining Howard is Ambassador Dennis Richardson (left) and Peter Shergold (right), secretary, Department of the Prime Minister & Cabinet.

Australian Prime Minister John Howard meets with Secretary Rumsfeld.

Australian Prime Minister John Howard (center) meets with Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (foreground) in the Pentagon on July 18, 2005 to discuss a broad range of bilateral security issues. Joining Howard is Ambassador Dennis Richardson (left) and Peter Shergold (right), secretary, Department of the Prime Minister & Cabinet.

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