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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, right, escorts visiting Chilean Defense Minister Jaime Ravinet through an honor cordon into the Pentagon, Sept. 24, 2010. The two defense leaders were to hold security discussions on issues of mutual interest to both nations.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, right, escorts visiting Chilean Defense Minister Jaime Ravinet through an honor cordon into the Pentagon, Sept. 24, 2010. The two defense leaders were to hold security discussions on issues of mutual interest to both nations.

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