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U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, third on right, welcomes Bahraini Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, left, also the first deputy prime minister, to the Pentagon, June 7, 2013. The two leaders met to discuss matters of mutual concern.

BAHRAINI CROWN PRINCE

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, third on right, welcomes Bahraini Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, left, also the first deputy prime minister, to the Pentagon, June 7, 2013. The two leaders met to discuss matters of mutual concern.

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