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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Canadian Defense Minister Peter MacKay conduct a joint press conference at the Old City Hall in Ottawa, Canada, Jan. 27, 2011. Gates visited Canada to attend meetings with his Canadian counterparts.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Canadian Defense Minister Peter MacKay conduct a joint press conference at the Old City Hall in Ottawa, Canada, Jan. 27, 2011. Gates visited Canada to attend meetings with his Canadian counterparts.

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