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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and his wife Becky are greeted by Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General Nishimiya, center, and Ministry of Defense Director General for International relations Tsuji, second from right, upon their arrival in Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 7, 2007.

GATES ARRIVES IN JAPAN

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and his wife Becky are greeted by Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General Nishimiya, center, and Ministry of Defense Director General for International relations Tsuji, second from right, upon their arrival in Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 7, 2007.

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