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United Kingdom Defense Minister Des Browne addresses the audience during a reception hosted by Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, left, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Mutual Defense Agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom at the State Department, Washington, D.C., July 9, 2008.

BROWNE ADDRESSES AUDIENCE

United Kingdom Defense Minister Des Browne addresses the audience during a reception hosted by Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, left, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Mutual Defense Agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom at the State Department, Washington, D.C., July 9, 2008.

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