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U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, center, tours the Grand Palace with Kristie A. Kenney, U.S. ambassador to Thailand, and Thai military staff members in Bangkok, Nov. 15, 2012.

PALACE TOUR

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, center, tours the Grand Palace with Kristie A. Kenney, U.S. ambassador to Thailand, and Thai military staff members in Bangkok, Nov. 15, 2012.

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