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U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta waves good-bye as he departs Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, June 21, 2012. Panetta visited the country to pass on condolences on behalf of the United States at the passing of Crown Prince Nayif bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud.

LEAVING SAUDI ARABIA

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta waves good-bye as he departs Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, June 21, 2012. Panetta visited the country to pass on condolences on behalf of the United States at the passing of Crown Prince Nayif bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud.

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