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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, left, and Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff, speak with members of the press during the 7th annual Asia Security Summit in Singapore, May 31, 2008.

PRESS IN ASIA

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, left, and Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff, speak with members of the press during the 7th annual Asia Security Summit in Singapore, May 31, 2008.

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