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U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, left, and British Defense Secretary Philip Hammond brief reporters during a joint news conference at the Pentagon, March 26, 2014. The two defense leaders answered questions on a range of issues, including the situation in Ukraine and search efforts for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, left, and British Defense Secretary Philip Hammond brief reporters during a joint news conference at the Pentagon, March 26, 2014. The two defense leaders answered questions on a range of issues, including the situation in Ukraine and search efforts for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.

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