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U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter, right, hosts an honor cordon to welcome Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi to the Pentagon, May 21, 2015. The two leaders met to discuss matters of mutual importance.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter, right, hosts an honor cordon to welcome Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi to the Pentagon, May 21, 2015. The two leaders met to discuss matters of mutual importance.

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