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the u.s. military asked the times not to publish the photos, but the paper s editor defends the move saying, quote, after careful consideration, we decided that publishing a small but representative selection of the photos would fulfill our obligation to readers to report vigorously and impartially on all aspects of the american mission in afghanistan, including the allegation that the images reflect a breakdown in unit discipline that was endangering u.s. troops. chris lawrence, who is joining us live from the pentagon. chris, first of all, how are the military reacting at this point? reporter: strongly, suzanne, in a word. defense secretary leon panetta thought this was serious enough to have to address it during a nato meeting overseas. he said bluntly, this is war. it is very violent. young people caught up in the moment will make foolish decisions. he also again strongly condemned the paper for releasing the photo saying that the military had urged them not to. h ....

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