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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (left) hosts a working lunch with Panamanian President Martin Torrijos (right) and Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs Samuel Lewis (center) in the Pentagon on Feb. 16, 2007. A variety of regional security issues of mutual interest were discussed.

Secretary Gates hosts a working lunch.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (left) hosts a working lunch with Panamanian President Martin Torrijos (right) and Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs Samuel Lewis (center) in the Pentagon on Feb. 16, 2007. A variety of regional security issues of mutual interest were discussed.

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