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U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, right, escorts Japanese Defense Minister Satoshi Morimoto through an honor cordon into the Pentagon, Aug. 3, 2012. The two defense leaders met to discuss issues of mutual concern.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, right, escorts Japanese Defense Minister Satoshi Morimoto through an honor cordon into the Pentagon, Aug. 3, 2012. The two defense leaders met to discuss issues of mutual concern.

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