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Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs Lawrence Di Rita conducts a Pentagon press briefing to update reporters on April 21, 2005.

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs Lawrence Di Rita conducts a press briefing.

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs Lawrence Di Rita conducts a Pentagon press briefing to update reporters on April 21, 2005.

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