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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

President George W. Bush (center) delivers remarks to the press in the East Room of the White House on Nov. 8, 2006. Bush is accompanied by Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (left) and Secretary of Defense nominee Robert Gates (right).

President George W. Bush delivers remarks to the press.

President George W. Bush (center) delivers remarks to the press in the East Room of the White House on Nov. 8, 2006. Bush is accompanied by Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (left) and Secretary of Defense nominee Robert Gates (right).

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