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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates meets with King Abdullah Al Hussein of Jordan at the Kings Palace during a recent visit to the Middle East, July 27, 2009.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates meets with King Abdullah Al Hussein of Jordan at the Kings Palace during a recent visit to the Middle East, July 27, 2009.

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