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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates escorts British Secretary of State for Defense Desmond Browne through an honor cordon into the Pentagon, July 10, 2008. The two defense leaders will discuss a range of bilateral security issues.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates escorts British Secretary of State for Defense Desmond Browne through an honor cordon into the Pentagon, July 10, 2008. The two defense leaders will discuss a range of bilateral security issues.

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