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U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta briefs the press during a flight to Djibouti, Dec. 12, 2011. While in the country, Panetta plans to meet with Djiboutian leaders and visit U.S. troops stationed there.

PRESS BRIEFING

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta briefs the press during a flight to Djibouti, Dec. 12, 2011. While in the country, Panetta plans to meet with Djiboutian leaders and visit U.S. troops stationed there.

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