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U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel speaks with Philippine Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin and Foreign Secretary Albert F. del Rosario at Malacanang Palace in Manila, Philippines, Aug. 30, 2013. Hagel's visit to the Philippines concludes a four-nation trip to speak with defense counterparts.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel speaks with Philippine Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin and Foreign Secretary Albert F. del Rosario at Malacanang Palace in Manila, Philippines, Aug. 30, 2013. Hagel's visit to the Philippines concludes a four-nation trip to speak with defense counterparts.

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