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U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, left, greets Latvian Defense Minister Artis Pabriks as he arrives at the Pentagon, Oct. 30, 2013. The two defense leaders met to discuss national and regional security issues of mutual importance.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, left, greets Latvian Defense Minister Artis Pabriks as he arrives at the Pentagon, Oct. 30, 2013. The two defense leaders met to discuss national and regional security issues of mutual importance.

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