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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (left), U.S. Senators John McCain (center) and Joseph Lieberman huddle for an informal conversation during the 43rd Annual Conference on Security Policy in Munich, Germany, on Feb. 10, 2007. The theme for the conference is "Global Crisis-Global Responsibilities."

Secretary Gates, U.S. Senators John McCain and Joseph Lieberman huddle for an informal conversation.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (left), U.S. Senators John McCain (center) and Joseph Lieberman huddle for an informal conversation during the 43rd Annual Conference on Security Policy in Munich, Germany, on Feb. 10, 2007. The theme for the conference is "Global Crisis-Global Responsibilities."

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