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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and members of his staff listen to a reporter's question during a press availability on board the National Airborne Operations Center aircraft on Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Jan 8, 2011. Gates departed on a seven-day trip to Asia to discuss defense issues.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and members of his staff listen to a reporter's question during a press availability on board the National Airborne Operations Center aircraft on Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Jan 8, 2011. Gates departed on a seven-day trip to Asia to discuss defense issues.

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