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U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, right, escorts Republic of Macedonia's Defense Minister Fatmir Besimi through an honor cordon at the Pentagon, April 16, 2012. The two leaders were scheduled to meet over issues of mutual concern.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, right, escorts Republic of Macedonia's Defense Minister Fatmir Besimi through an honor cordon at the Pentagon, April 16, 2012. The two leaders were scheduled to meet over issues of mutual concern.

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