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U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel speaks with French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian from his military aircraft, Aug. 27, 2013. The two officials discussed how to respond to the chemical attacks in Syria that have claimed innocent lives. Hagel also discussed the same topic with British Defense Secretary Philip Hammond.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel speaks with French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian from his military aircraft, Aug. 27, 2013. The two officials discussed how to respond to the chemical attacks in Syria that have claimed innocent lives. Hagel also discussed the same topic with British Defense Secretary Philip Hammond.

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