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U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, right, escorts visiting Australian Defense Minister Stephen Smith through an honor cordon into the Pentagon, July 27, 2011. The two defense leaders held security talks on a variety of issues.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, right, escorts visiting Australian Defense Minister Stephen Smith through an honor cordon into the Pentagon, July 27, 2011. The two defense leaders held security talks on a variety of issues.

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