"Something exploded and sent a lot of flames over the steps, and my detail just grabbed me and started trying to drag me out of there, " he said.

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Defense officials declined to detail their next steps, citing operational security concerns.

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Wales' Rural Affairs Minister Elin Jones said she would need to consider the judges' decision in detail before deciding the next steps.

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You've heard General Dempsey and Secretary Panetta speak in some detail this week about the steps ISAF is taking in Afghanistan to ensure our military servicemembers are as safe as possible.

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Mr Nicklinson's solicitor, Saimo Chahl, said the next step was for the courts to examine "in great detail what the individual circumstances of the case are before authorising any steps to be taken".

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"Your response should contain an explanation of the steps already taken to address these deficiencies and needs, and it should also detail the Bureau's future plans to address these critical IT issues, " the letter says.

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