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U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta watches as acting Iraqi Defense Minister Sadun al-Dulaymi writes a message in the guest book at the Pentagon, May 22, 2012.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta watches as acting Iraqi Defense Minister Sadun al-Dulaymi writes a message in the guest book at the Pentagon, May 22, 2012.

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