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U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter shakes hands with Saudi Crown Prince Muhammed bin Nayef in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, July 22, 2015. Carter, who is on a weeklong trip to the Middle East, met with Saudi leaders to discuss matters of mutual importance.

SAUDI HANDSHAKE

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter shakes hands with Saudi Crown Prince Muhammed bin Nayef in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, July 22, 2015. Carter, who is on a weeklong trip to the Middle East, met with Saudi leaders to discuss matters of mutual importance.

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