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Defense Secretary James N. Mattis and Vice President Mike Pence watch President Donald J. Trump speak outside of the Pentagon.

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Defense Secretary James N. Mattis greets President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Mike Pence at the Pentagon Jan. 18, 2018. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Dominique A. Pineiro

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