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Australian Defense Minister John Faulkner, left, arrives at the Pentagon, April 12, 2010, where U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates welcomes him. The two defense leaders will hold bilateral security talks on a range of issues.

PENTAGON WELCOME

Australian Defense Minister John Faulkner, left, arrives at the Pentagon, April 12, 2010, where U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates welcomes him. The two defense leaders will hold bilateral security talks on a range of issues.

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