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U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta escorts acting Iraqi Defense Minister Sadun al-Dulaymi through an honor cordon at the Pentagon, May 22, 2012. The two defense leaders were to meet on issues of mutual concern.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta escorts acting Iraqi Defense Minister Sadun al-Dulaymi through an honor cordon at the Pentagon, May 22, 2012. The two defense leaders were to meet on issues of mutual concern.

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