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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, right, escorts Brazilian Defense Minister Nelson Jobim through an honor cordon into the Pentagon, Feb. 23, 2010. The two defense leaders met to discuss bilateral security and other issues affecting the two nations.

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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, right, escorts Brazilian Defense Minister Nelson Jobim through an honor cordon into the Pentagon, Feb. 23, 2010. The two defense leaders met to discuss bilateral security and other issues affecting the two nations.

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