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Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta responds to a reporter's question during his first Pentagon press briefing on Aug. 4, 2011. Joining Panetta is Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen.

Secretary Panetta responds to a reporter's question.

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta responds to a reporter's question during his first Pentagon press briefing on Aug. 4, 2011. Joining Panetta is Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen.

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