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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, left, hosts a meeting with Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt, foreground, at the Pentagon, May 1, 2009. Joining Gates is Alexander Vershbow, assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, left, hosts a meeting with Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt, foreground, at the Pentagon, May 1, 2009. Joining Gates is Alexander Vershbow, assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs.

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