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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (2nd from right) begins a meeting with Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga (2nd from left) in the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., on March 1, 2006. Rumsfeld, Vike-Freiberga and their senior advisors are meeting to discuss security issues of mutual interest.

Secretary Rumsfeld begins a meeting with Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (2nd from right) begins a meeting with Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga (2nd from left) in the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., on March 1, 2006. Rumsfeld, Vike-Freiberga and their senior advisors are meeting to discuss security issues of mutual interest.

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