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French Minister of Defense Alain Juppe responds to a reporter's question during a joint media availability in the Pentagon with Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates on Feb. 8, 2011.

French Minister of Defense Alain Juppe responds to a reporter's question.

French Minister of Defense Alain Juppe responds to a reporter's question during a joint media availability in the Pentagon with Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates on Feb. 8, 2011.

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