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Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates answers a reporter's question during a press conference at the Pentagon on June 21, 2007. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Peter Pace, U.S. Marine Corps, joined Gates in updating reporters on the current operations in Iraq.

Secretary Gates answers a reporter's question.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates answers a reporter's question during a press conference at the Pentagon on June 21, 2007. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Peter Pace, U.S. Marine Corps, joined Gates in updating reporters on the current operations in Iraq.

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