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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, center, speaks to reporters en route to Russia, March 20, 2011. Gates plans to meet with Russian officials to discuss defense reforms under way in both nations, global security and arms-control issues.

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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, center, speaks to reporters en route to Russia, March 20, 2011. Gates plans to meet with Russian officials to discuss defense reforms under way in both nations, global security and arms-control issues.

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