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U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, center right, meets with Republic of Macedonia's Defense Minister Fatmir Besimi, center left, at the Pentagon, April 16, 2012. The two leaders met to discuss defense issues of mutual concern.

DEFENSE DISCUSSIONS

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, center right, meets with Republic of Macedonia's Defense Minister Fatmir Besimi, center left, at the Pentagon, April 16, 2012. The two leaders met to discuss defense issues of mutual concern.

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