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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, right, escourts Tunisian Defense Minister Ridha Grira through an honor cordon into the Pentagon, May 13, 2010. The two defense leaders will meet to discuss bilateral security issues.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, right, escourts Tunisian Defense Minister Ridha Grira through an honor cordon into the Pentagon, May 13, 2010. The two defense leaders will meet to discuss bilateral security issues.

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