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Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld and Japan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Taro Aso listen to a reporter's question during press availability at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., on Dec. 3, 2005. Rumsfeld and Aso met earlier to discuss U.S.-Japan bilateral security issues.

Secretary Rumsfeld and Japan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Taro Aso listen to a reporter's question.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld and Japan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Taro Aso listen to a reporter's question during press availability at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., on Dec. 3, 2005. Rumsfeld and Aso met earlier to discuss U.S.-Japan bilateral security issues.

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