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U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter introduces himself to Afghan Parliament member Barakzai Shukria before a meeting with Afghan Parliament members at International Security Assistance Force Headquarters, Afghanistan, Sept. 15, 2013.

PARLIAMENTARY INTRODUCTION

U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter introduces himself to Afghan Parliament member Barakzai Shukria before a meeting with Afghan Parliament members at International Security Assistance Force Headquarters, Afghanistan, Sept. 15, 2013.

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