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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates shakes hands with Canadian Capt. Nancy Silver while U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Jacobson looks on during his arrival in Ottawa, Canada, Jan. 26, 2011.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates shakes hands with Canadian Capt. Nancy Silver while U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Jacobson looks on during his arrival in Ottawa, Canada, Jan. 26, 2011.

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