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U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta greets U.K. Defense Secretary Liam Fox upon his arrival at the Pentagon, Aug. 1, 2011. The two defense leaders discussed a wide range of security issues.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta greets U.K. Defense Secretary Liam Fox upon his arrival at the Pentagon, Aug. 1, 2011. The two defense leaders discussed a wide range of security issues.

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