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U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter, left, and U.S. Ambassador to France Jane D. Hartley view the memorial at Place de La Republique in Paris, Jan. 20, 2016, before they place a wreath to honor the victims of the November attacks in the city. DoD photo by Army Sgt. 1st Class Clydell Kinchen

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U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter, left, and U.S. Ambassador to France Jane D. Hartley view the memorial at Place de La Republique in Paris, Jan. 20, 2016, before they place a wreath to honor the victims of the November attacks in the city. DoD photo by Army Sgt. 1st Class Clydell Kinchen

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