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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld greets Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga as she arrives at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., on March 1, 2006. Rumsfeld and Vike-Freiberga will meet to discuss security issues of mutual interest.

Secretary Rumsfeld greets Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld greets Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga as she arrives at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., on March 1, 2006. Rumsfeld and Vike-Freiberga will meet to discuss security issues of mutual interest.

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