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U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter, right, meets with Japanese National Security Advisor Shotaro Yachi at the Pentagon, March 16, 2015. The two defense leaders met to discuss matters of mutual importance.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter, right, meets with Japanese National Security Advisor Shotaro Yachi at the Pentagon, March 16, 2015. The two defense leaders met to discuss matters of mutual importance.

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