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U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel greets German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen prior to a meeting during the NATO summit in Wales, Sept. 5, 2014

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U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel greets German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen prior to a meeting during the NATO summit in Wales, Sept. 5, 2014

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