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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates joined by visiting Spanish Minister of Defense Carme Chacon make statements to the news media following their meeting at the Pentagon, July 1, 2009.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates joined by visiting Spanish Minister of Defense Carme Chacon make statements to the news media following their meeting at the Pentagon, July 1, 2009.

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