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Defense Secretary James N. Mattis shakes hands with the Indonesian president.

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Defense Secretary James N. Mattis shakes hands with Indonesian President Joko Widodo during a visit to Jakarta, Indonesia, Jan. 23, 2018. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith

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Credit: Sgt. Amber I. Smith VIRIN: 180123-D-SV709-0533.JPG

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