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U.S. Army soldiers applaud as U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates is introduced during a town hall meeting on Yongsan Army Garrison in Seoul, South Korea, Oct. 21, 2009. Gates is in South Korea to discuss a broad range of defense issues with local leaders.

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U.S. Army soldiers applaud as U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates is introduced during a town hall meeting on Yongsan Army Garrison in Seoul, South Korea, Oct. 21, 2009. Gates is in South Korea to discuss a broad range of defense issues with local leaders.

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