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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates greets Indonesian Defense Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro as he steps from his limousine at the Pentagon's River Entrance, May 26,2011. The two defense leaders were to hold security discussions on regional and global issues of mutual interest.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates greets Indonesian Defense Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro as he steps from his limousine at the Pentagon's River Entrance, May 26,2011. The two defense leaders were to hold security discussions on regional and global issues of mutual interest.

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