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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Peru's Minister of Foreign Affairs Oscar Maurtua (right) participates in security talks with Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (foreground) in the Pentagon on Dec. 12, 2005. Peruvian Ambassador to the United States Eduardo Ferrero (center) joined Maurtua and Rumsfeld for the talks.

Peru's Minister of Foreign Affairs Oscar Maurtua participates in security talks with Secretary Rumsfeld.

Peru's Minister of Foreign Affairs Oscar Maurtua (right) participates in security talks with Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (foreground) in the Pentagon on Dec. 12, 2005. Peruvian Ambassador to the United States Eduardo Ferrero (center) joined Maurtua and Rumsfeld for the talks.

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