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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, back second from left, takes a group photo with defense ministers and Governor General of Canada Michaelle Jean, front center, prior to the start of the Regional Command South Defense Ministers Conference in Quebec, Canada, April 12, 2007.

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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, back second from left, takes a group photo with defense ministers and Governor General of Canada Michaelle Jean, front center, prior to the start of the Regional Command South Defense Ministers Conference in Quebec, Canada, April 12, 2007.

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