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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (right) hosts security discussions with Peru's Minister of Foreign Affairs Oscar Maurtua (foreground) in the Pentagon on Dec. 12, 2005. Rumsfeld is joined by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Peter Pace, U.S. Marine Corps, (center) and Peru Desk Officer Col. Dan McDonald, U.S. Army.

Secretary Rumsfeld hosts security discussions with Peru's Minister of Foreign Affairs Oscar Maurtua.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (right) hosts security discussions with Peru's Minister of Foreign Affairs Oscar Maurtua (foreground) in the Pentagon on Dec. 12, 2005. Rumsfeld is joined by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Peter Pace, U.S. Marine Corps, (center) and Peru Desk Officer Col. Dan McDonald, U.S. Army.

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