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Defense Secretary Robert Gates, left, meets with Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh, Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, at the Presidential Palace in Djibouti.

Defense Secretary Robert Gates smiles during his meeting with Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh, not shown, Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, at the Presidential Palace in Djibouti.

Defense Secretary Robert Gates, left, stands with Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh following their meeting at the Presidental Palace in Djibouti, Monday, Dec. 3, 2007

Defense Secretary Robert Gates walks to his motorcade following his meeting with Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh, Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, at the Presidental Palace in Djibouti.

Defense Secretary Robert Gates, left, and Navy Rear Adm. James M. Hart, commander, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, speaks with members of the Department of Defense press pool, Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, at Camp Lemonier, Djibouti.

Defense Secretary Robert Gates smiles while speaking with members of the Department of Defense press pool, Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, at Camp Lemonier, Djibouti.

Defense Secretary Robert Gates, left, and Navy Rear Adm. James M. Hart, commander, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, meet with members of the Department of Defense press pool, Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, at Camp Lemonier, Djibouti

[DollyCali]

wonderful pictures & Dose tonight ... well, LAST NIGHT... Thank you for the work.

I have never even heard of Dijibouti!!!! guessing it is one of the break off or “change your name” Arican countries.

The White House Children’s party/presentation are always wonderful pix.

Loved the black tie at Kennedy with the recipeints of the American Culture Awards.. the president, VP & wives look wonderful as do the recipients.. Diana Ross always had a flair about her.. the “HAIR”.. dress, just fitting to her & she puts on a wonderful live show if you ever get a chance to see her. She & Tina Turner are fireballs of energy & fun when seen live.

Marty Scorsese’s work is very enjoyable to me. Glad he was awarded this also. Not familar with the pianist but Steve Martin has been around making us laugh a long time. I was not aware of the fact he wrote a book also.

Flag pix are always great..