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U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter and India's National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon walk through the courtyard at Hyderarbad House as Carter visits New Delhi, Sept. 17, 2013.

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U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter and India's National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon walk through the courtyard at Hyderarbad House as Carter visits New Delhi, Sept. 17, 2013.

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