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Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta delivers remarks during a welcoming ceremony in honor of Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter at the Pentagon, Nov. 9, 2011. Carter was sworn in as the 31st Deputy Defense Secretary on Oct. 6, 2011.

SECRETARY'S WELCOME

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta delivers remarks during a welcoming ceremony in honor of Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter at the Pentagon, Nov. 9, 2011. Carter was sworn in as the 31st Deputy Defense Secretary on Oct. 6, 2011.

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