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U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel welcomes Turkish Defense Minister Ismet Yilmaz, center, and Foreign Affairs Minister Ahmet Davutoglu during an honor cordon at the Pentagon, May 17, 2013. The three leaders met to discuss issues of mutual interest.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel welcomes Turkish Defense Minister Ismet Yilmaz, center, and Foreign Affairs Minister Ahmet Davutoglu during an honor cordon at the Pentagon, May 17, 2013. The three leaders met to discuss issues of mutual interest.

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