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Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak, right, responds to a reporter's question as U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates looks on during a press conference at the Pentagon, April 27, 2010. Earlier, the two defense leaders met to discuss a range of bilateral security issues of interest to both nations.

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Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak, right, responds to a reporter's question as U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates looks on during a press conference at the Pentagon, April 27, 2010. Earlier, the two defense leaders met to discuss a range of bilateral security issues of interest to both nations.

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