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U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, left, welcomes Czech Defense Minister Alexandr Vondra to the Pentagon, Jan. 24, 2012. Panetta and Vondra met to discuss bilateral defense issues.

CZECH DEFENSE MINISTER

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, left, welcomes Czech Defense Minister Alexandr Vondra to the Pentagon, Jan. 24, 2012. Panetta and Vondra met to discuss bilateral defense issues.

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