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Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates speaks during a joint Pentagon press conference with South Korean Defense Minister Kim Tae-young on Oct. 8, 2010. The press event was held at the conclusion of the 42nd annual Security Consultative Meeting between the United States and the Republic of Korea.

Secretary Gates speaks during a joint Pentagon press conference.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates speaks during a joint Pentagon press conference with South Korean Defense Minister Kim Tae-young on Oct. 8, 2010. The press event was held at the conclusion of the 42nd annual Security Consultative Meeting between the United States and the Republic of Korea.

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