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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, right, escorts Colombian Defense Minister Gabriel Silva through an honor cordon into the Pentagon, Oct. 26, 2009. The two defense leaders will discuss a broad range of security issues including topics relating to counter-narcotics operations.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, right, escorts Colombian Defense Minister Gabriel Silva through an honor cordon into the Pentagon, Oct. 26, 2009. The two defense leaders will discuss a broad range of security issues including topics relating to counter-narcotics operations.

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