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U.S. Ambassador to Israel James B. Cunningham greets U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and his wife, Becky, upon their arrival in Tel Aviv, Israel, March 24, 2011.

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U.S. Ambassador to Israel James B. Cunningham greets U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and his wife, Becky, upon their arrival in Tel Aviv, Israel, March 24, 2011.

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