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U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter meets with U.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy before departing Toyko, April 8, 2015. Earlier Carter met with Japanese leaders to discuss various alliance matters. Carter is on his first trip as secretary to the Asia-Pacific region to strengthen partnerships and reaffirm U.S. commitment to the rebalance.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter meets with U.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy before departing Toyko, April 8, 2015. Earlier Carter met with Japanese leaders to discuss various alliance matters. Carter is on his first trip as secretary to the Asia-Pacific region to strengthen partnerships and reaffirm U.S. commitment to the rebalance.

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