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U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel meets with French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian at the Pentagon, Jan. 24, 2014. Both leaders discussed issues of mutual importance and held a news conference with reporters.

Hagel Meets With French Defense Minister at Pentagon

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel meets with French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian at the Pentagon, Jan. 24, 2014. Both leaders discussed issues of mutual importance and held a news conference with reporters.

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