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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates meets with with Iraqi President Jalal Talabani during a trip to Baghdad, April 7, 2011. Gates also met with troops while taking photos and giving out coins to deployed members.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates meets with with Iraqi President Jalal Talabani during a trip to Baghdad, April 7, 2011. Gates also met with troops while taking photos and giving out coins to deployed members.

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