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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, right, talks with President Valdis Zatler of Latvia, left forground, and staff over a wide range of issues at the Pentagon, May 15, 2009.

PENTAGON TALK

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, right, talks with President Valdis Zatler of Latvia, left forground, and staff over a wide range of issues at the Pentagon, May 15, 2009.

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