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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates hands out his coin to Marines from the U.S. Embassy in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 1, 2007. Gates is visiting the Middle East to discuss regional affairs and the U.S.'s long-term relationship with Saudi Arabia.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates hands out his coin to Marines from the U.S. Embassy in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 1, 2007. Gates is visiting the Middle East to discuss regional affairs and the U.S.'s long-term relationship with Saudi Arabia.

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