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U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta escorts Polish Defense Minister Tomasz Siemoniak through an honor cordon at the Pentagon, July 25, 2012. The two defense leaders met to discuss issues of mutual concern.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta escorts Polish Defense Minister Tomasz Siemoniak through an honor cordon at the Pentagon, July 25, 2012. The two defense leaders met to discuss issues of mutual concern.

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