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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, right, greets Qatar's Prime Minister Hamad bin Jassim Al-Thani upon his arrival at the Pentagonfor security discussions, Jan. 5, 2010.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, right, greets Qatar's Prime Minister Hamad bin Jassim Al-Thani upon his arrival at the Pentagonfor security discussions, Jan. 5, 2010.

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