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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and his wife Becky tour the Forbidden City in Beijing, China, Nov. 6, 2007. Gates is traveling in Asia to meet with defense and civilian leaders to discuss global and regional issues.

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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and his wife Becky tour the Forbidden City in Beijing, China, Nov. 6, 2007. Gates is traveling in Asia to meet with defense and civilian leaders to discuss global and regional issues.

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