U.S. Secretary of Defense: We are prepared at levels not seen since World War II.

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U.S. Secretary of Defense: We are prepared at levels not seen since World War II.

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Original report: Al HadathEditorial policy

Al HadathAug 3, 12:15 AM ET

U.S. Secretary of Defense: We are prepared at levels not seen since World War II.

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