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“When I served as US Ambassador to NATO in the 1970s, the center of gravity in Europe was France and Germany.”

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Donald Rumsfeld

Donald Rumsfeld is a prominent American politician who served as the United States Secretary of Defense twice. Born on July 9, 1932, Rumsfeld has extensive experience in political and military affairs, leading key national security and defense policies. more

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