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Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, left, and U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates pose for a photo during the Australian Ministerial dinner at Rudd's residence, "The Lodge," in Canberra, Australia, Feb. 23, 2008.

MINISTERIAL DINNER

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, left, and U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates pose for a photo during the Australian Ministerial dinner at Rudd's residence, "The Lodge," in Canberra, Australia, Feb. 23, 2008.

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