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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, center left, meets with United Kingdom Defense Secretary Liam Fox, second from right, at the Pentagon, June 29, 2010.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, center left, meets with United Kingdom Defense Secretary Liam Fox, second from right, at the Pentagon, June 29, 2010.

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