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U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta speaks with Japanese Defense Minister Satoshi Morimoto during a meeting at the Pentagon, Aug. 3, 2012. The two defense leaders discussed issues of mutual concern.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta speaks with Japanese Defense Minister Satoshi Morimoto during a meeting at the Pentagon, Aug. 3, 2012. The two defense leaders discussed issues of mutual concern.

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