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U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta leaves comments affirming the bond between the U.S. and South Korea in a guestbook at Seoul National Cemetery after laying a wreath in honor of both nations' fallen service members in Seoul, South Korea, Oct. 27, 2011.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta leaves comments affirming the bond between the U.S. and South Korea in a guestbook at Seoul National Cemetery after laying a wreath in honor of both nations' fallen service members in Seoul, South Korea, Oct. 27, 2011.

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