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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates is greeted by the Commander of Troops upon his arrival at the 201st Fighter Squadron Memorial in Chapultepec Park, Mexico City, April 30, 2008.

MEXICAN GREETING

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates is greeted by the Commander of Troops upon his arrival at the 201st Fighter Squadron Memorial in Chapultepec Park, Mexico City, April 30, 2008.

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