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Admiral Mullen briefed reporters and answered questions about U.S. military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as reports that Iran was providing weapons to insurgent groups in Iraq…

Secretary Gates and Admiral Mullen testified about the proposed fiscal year 2009 budget for the Defense Department, the future years' defense program, and the 2009 request for operations in …

Michael Mullen spoke to reporters on a variety of subjects, including the arrest by the Pakistani military of suspects in the recent attacks in Mumbai and federal defense spending.

Admiral Mullen spoke to reporters and answered questions about negotiations over the future role of U.S. troops in Iraq and an status of forces agreement.

Admiral Michael Mullen spoke to the press about the conferences during the week with senior leaders, continued evaluation of Iraq, and new reports on Afghanistan and on the National Guard an…

Admiral Michael Mullen briefed reporters and answered questions on military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. In his remarks he spoke about troop commitments in both countries, acknowledgi…

Defense Department officials spoke to reporters and answered questions about mental health programs for personnel exposed to combat and recent calls by the Defense Secretary Gates for soldie…

President Bush was joined by Defense Department officials and members of the Cabinet to dedicate a memorial to the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the Pentagon. Follow…

Secretary Gates and Admiral Mullen testified about the proposed fiscal year 2009 budget for the Department of Defense, the future years' defense program, and the 2009 budget request for oper…

Witnesses testified about the fiscal year 2009 defense budget. Defense Secretary Gates' testimony focused on the threats facing the United States including terrorism, nuclear proliferation, …

Secretary Gates and Chairman Mullen discussed U.S. troop levels in Iraq for 2009. They took questions from reporters.

Secretary Gates and Chairman Mullen spoke to the press. Topics included the length of troop deployments, the possibility of future joint operations with the Pakistani military, and progress …

Secretary Rice, Secretary Gates and Admiral Mullen testified about cooperative partnerships between the Department of State and Department of Defense. Among the topics they addressed were ef…

Admiral Mullen held a meeting for members of the Joint Staff in the Pentagon Auditorium. He spoke about issues such as the war in Iraq and Afghanistan, the future of the military, and keepin…

Secretary Gates and Chairman Mullen talked with reporters. Chairman Mullen described his trip to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, and talked about the status of U.S. operations. They tal…

Honorees at the Atlantic Council annual awards dinner spoke of the challenges facing NATO and the Atlantic community. Evgeny Kissin, recepient of the Distinguished Artistic Leadership Awa…

Admiral Mullen spoke to the press about the continuing threat posed by Iran; he asserted that military restraint shown towards Iran should not be regarded as a lack of capability. He also ta…

Secretary Gates and Admiral Mullen spoke to reporters about military operations overseas. Among the topics they addressed were security concerns in Sadr City in Iraq, military capabilities a…

Admiral Mullen talked to Department of Defense employees about recent Air Force resignations, nuclear weapons safeguards, and the future of U.S. troop levels in Iraq.

Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Joint Chiefs Chairman Admiral Mike Mullen spoke with reporters about a new report on national defense strategy and troop levels in Iraq and Afghanistan.