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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates walks with Canadian Defense Minister Peter MacKay at the Old City Hall in Ottawa, Canada, Jan. 27, 2011. Gates visited Canada to attend bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Canada. The two leaders discussed a variety of defense issues, including Afghanistan.

OLD CITY HALL

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates walks with Canadian Defense Minister Peter MacKay at the Old City Hall in Ottawa, Canada, Jan. 27, 2011. Gates visited Canada to attend bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Canada. The two leaders discussed a variety of defense issues, including Afghanistan.

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