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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, right, escorts Panamanian President Martin Torrijos through an honor cordon into the Pentagon, May 7, 2008. The two leaders will meet to discuss a wide range of bilateral security issues.

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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, right, escorts Panamanian President Martin Torrijos through an honor cordon into the Pentagon, May 7, 2008. The two leaders will meet to discuss a wide range of bilateral security issues.

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