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Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld tells reporters about the progress coalition forces are making in Iraq during a Pentagon press briefing with U.S. Army Gen. Tommy Franks, on May 9, 2003. Franks is the commander, Central Command. DoD photo by R.D. Ward.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld tells reporters about the progress coalition forces are making in Iraq during a Pentagon press briefing with U.S. Army Gen. Tommy Franks, on May 9, 2003. Franks is the commander, Central Command. DoD photo by R.D. Ward.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld tells reporters about the progress coalition forces are making in Iraq during a Pentagon press briefing with U.S. Army Gen. Tommy Franks, on May 9, 2003. Franks is the commander, Central Command. DoD photo by R.D. Ward.

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