The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, prepares notes prior to the start of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Defense Minister Meeting at Taormina, Italy, on Feb. 10, 2006. The ministers are meeting to discuss the alliance's continuing transformation, its mission in Afghanistan and other issues. (DoD photo by PETTY Officer 1ST Class Chad J. McNeeley) (Released)