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Jordanian King Abdullah II welcomes Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates as they meet in Amman, Jordan, on April 17, 2007. Gates is in Jordan to discuss key Middle East issues and how to further strengthen ties between the U.S. and Jordan.

Jordanian King Abdullah II welcomes Secretary Gates.

Jordanian King Abdullah II welcomes Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates as they meet in Amman, Jordan, on April 17, 2007. Gates is in Jordan to discuss key Middle East issues and how to further strengthen ties between the U.S. and Jordan.

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