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U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, center, speaks with defense counterparts before a meeting of NATO and partner nations that contribute to the International Security Assistance Force at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Oct. 23, 2013. Hagel met with several defense counterparts regarding NATO's involvement in Afghanistan.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, center, speaks with defense counterparts before a meeting of NATO and partner nations that contribute to the International Security Assistance Force at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Oct. 23, 2013. Hagel met with several defense counterparts regarding NATO's involvement in Afghanistan.

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