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Defense Secretary James N. Mattis speaks during a ceremony at the Pentagon.

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Defense Secretary James N. Mattis speaks during the unveiling ceremony for former Defense Secretary Ash Carter’s official portrait at the Pentagon, Feb. 2, 2018. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith

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