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Defense Secretary James N. Mattis speaks with the media

SD speaks with press during flight to Kuwait

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis speaks with the media during a flight to Kuwait from Aqaba, Jordan, Dec. 3, 2017. Mattis flew on to Pakistan today after stops in Egypt, Jordan and Kuwait to reaffirm the enduring U.S. commitment to partnerships in the Middle East, West Africa and South Asia. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith

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