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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Japanese Minister of Defense Fumio Kyuma pay respects during the playing of the Japanese and American national anthems during an honor cordon ceremony at the Pentagon, April 30, 2007.

HONOR CORDON

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Japanese Minister of Defense Fumio Kyuma pay respects during the playing of the Japanese and American national anthems during an honor cordon ceremony at the Pentagon, April 30, 2007.

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