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U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, center back, attends a meeting of NATO defense ministers at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Feb. 21, 2013. Panetta is meeting with defense counterparts from other NATO-member countries.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, center back, attends a meeting of NATO defense ministers at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Feb. 21, 2013. Panetta is meeting with defense counterparts from other NATO-member countries.

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