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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates arrives in Singapore to take part in an Asia summit as part of a five-nation trip to emphasize the importance the United States places on its role in Asia and to thank nations that have been contributing to the efforts in Pakistan and Afghanistan, June 3, 2010. The event is the 9th International Institute for Strategic Studies Security Summit known as the Shangri-La Dialogue.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates arrives in Singapore to take part in an Asia summit as part of a five-nation trip to emphasize the importance the United States places on its role in Asia and to thank nations that have been contributing to the efforts in Pakistan and Afghanistan, June 3, 2010. The event is the 9th International Institute for Strategic Studies Security Summit known as the Shangri-La Dialogue.

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