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U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta escorts Czech Defense Minister Alexandr Vondra to a meeting in the Pentagon, Nov. 20, 2012. The two defense leaders met to discuss issues of mutual concern.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta escorts Czech Defense Minister Alexandr Vondra to a meeting in the Pentagon, Nov. 20, 2012. The two defense leaders met to discuss issues of mutual concern.

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