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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Prime Minister of the Kurdish Regional Government Nechirvan Barzani (left) meets with Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (foreground) in the Pentagon on May 21, 2008. Joining Barzani is the Regional Government's Representative to the United States Qubad Talabany (2nd from right).

Prime Minister of the Kurdish Regional Government Nechirvan Barzani meets with Secretary Gates.

Prime Minister of the Kurdish Regional Government Nechirvan Barzani (left) meets with Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (foreground) in the Pentagon on May 21, 2008. Joining Barzani is the Regional Government's Representative to the United States Qubad Talabany (2nd from right).

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