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President Donald J. Trump and the vice president talk with Defense Secretary Jim Mattis.

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President Donald Trump speaks to Defense Secretary Jim Mattis as Vice President Mike Pence looks on at the Pentagon, July 20, 2017, following a meeting of the National Security Council. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Dominique A. Pineiro

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