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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates walks with Jordan's Chairman of Defense General Khalid Jameel Sarayreh during a visit to the Middle East for defense discussions, July 27, 2009.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates walks with Jordan's Chairman of Defense General Khalid Jameel Sarayreh during a visit to the Middle East for defense discussions, July 27, 2009.

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