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Belgian Minister of Defense Peter de Crem, right, emphasizes a point during security discussions with Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, left foreground, at the Pentagon on Dec. 15, 2009. Joining de Crem is the Belgian Ambassador to the United States Jan Matthysen, center.

SECURITY DISCUSSIONS

Belgian Minister of Defense Peter de Crem, right, emphasizes a point during security discussions with Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, left foreground, at the Pentagon on Dec. 15, 2009. Joining de Crem is the Belgian Ambassador to the United States Jan Matthysen, center.

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