U.S. President Barack Obama (R) shakes hands with Secretary of Defense Robert Gates (L) after signing of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 in the East Room at the White House in Washington, October 28, 2009. Looking on is Senator Carl Levin (D-MI). Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

U.S. President Barack Obama (R) shakes hands with Secretary of Defense Robert Gates (L) after signing of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 in the East Room at the White House in Washington, October 28, 2009. Looking on is Senator Carl Levin (D-MI).

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