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Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta escorts Canadian Minister of Defense Peter MacKay through an honor cordon at the Pentagon, September 30, 2011. The two leaders met to discuss a range of defense issues.

HONOR CORDON

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta escorts Canadian Minister of Defense Peter MacKay through an honor cordon at the Pentagon, September 30, 2011. The two leaders met to discuss a range of defense issues.

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