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U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta escorts French Minister of Defense Jean-Yves Le Drian into the Pentagon, May 19, 2012. Panetta and Le Drian met to discuss defense issues of mutual concern.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta escorts French Minister of Defense Jean-Yves Le Drian into the Pentagon, May 19, 2012. Panetta and Le Drian met to discuss defense issues of mutual concern.

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