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U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta speaks with Peruvian Defense Minister Luis Alberto Otarola Penaranda during a meeting at the Pentagon, March 28, 2012. The two defense leaders discussed bilateral interests.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta speaks with Peruvian Defense Minister Luis Alberto Otarola Penaranda during a meeting at the Pentagon, March 28, 2012. The two defense leaders discussed bilateral interests.

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