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U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter reviews his notes in a lounge at South Block, where he met with India's foreign and defense secretaries during his visit to New Delhi, Sept. 17, 2013.

REVIEWING NOTES

U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter reviews his notes in a lounge at South Block, where he met with India's foreign and defense secretaries during his visit to New Delhi, Sept. 17, 2013.

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