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U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, left center, speaks with Malaysian Defense Minister Zahid Hamidi at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, June 2, 2012. Panetta met with defense leaders from the Asia-Pacific region during the 11th annual security summit.

MALAYSIAN MEETING

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, left center, speaks with Malaysian Defense Minister Zahid Hamidi at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, June 2, 2012. Panetta met with defense leaders from the Asia-Pacific region during the 11th annual security summit.

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