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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates walks with Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa after their discussions at Safriyah Palace in Bahrain, March 12, 2011.

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates walks with Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa after their discussions at Safriyah Palace in Bahrain, March 12, 2011.

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates walks with Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa after their discussions at Safriyah Palace in Bahrain, March 12, 2011.

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