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U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, center right, meets with New Zealand Prime Minister John Key at the Pentagon, June 20, 2014. The two leaders discussed mutual defense interests in the Asia-Pacific region.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, center right, meets with New Zealand Prime Minister John Key at the Pentagon, June 20, 2014. The two leaders discussed mutual defense interests in the Asia-Pacific region.

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