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U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel escorts French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian to a meeting to discuss defense concerns at the Pentagon, Jan. 24, 2014. Both defense leaders briefed the media in a news conference following the meeting.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel escorts French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian to a meeting to discuss defense concerns at the Pentagon, Jan. 24, 2014. Both defense leaders briefed the media in a news conference following the meeting.

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