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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, right, greets Colombian Minister of Defense Juan Manuel Santos upon his arrival at the Pentagon, Feb. 24, 2009. Gates will discuss bilateral defense issues with Santos.

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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, right, greets Colombian Minister of Defense Juan Manuel Santos upon his arrival at the Pentagon, Feb. 24, 2009. Gates will discuss bilateral defense issues with Santos.

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