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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates escorts Norwegian Defense Minister Grete Faremo through an honor cordon as she arrives for bilateral security discussions at the Pentagon, Jan. 27, 2010.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates escorts Norwegian Defense Minister Grete Faremo through an honor cordon as she arrives for bilateral security discussions at the Pentagon, Jan. 27, 2010.

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