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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates walks out of the presidential palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, Feb. 25, 2008. Gates is in Jakarta to meet with Indonesian leaders and attend the Indonesian Council on World Affairs.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates walks out of the presidential palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, Feb. 25, 2008. Gates is in Jakarta to meet with Indonesian leaders and attend the Indonesian Council on World Affairs.

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