WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 3: European Council High Representative Javier Solana reacts during the U.S.-European Union Summit in the Cabinet Room at the White House November 3, 2009 in Washington, DC. European statesmen are in the U.S. to participate in the U.S.-European Union Summit. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 3: European Council High Representative Javier Solana reacts during the U.S.-European Union Summit in the Cabinet Room at the White House November 3, 2009 in Washington, DC. European statesmen are in the U.S. to participate in the U.S.-European Union Summit.

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  11. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 06: U.S Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) (R) and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) (L) walk away from reporters after talking outside the White House following a meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama along with other members of Congress October 6, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama met with Congressional leadership and the chairs and ranking members of the relevant committees to discuss planning for Afghanistan and Pakistan.
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  13. European Union foreign affairs chief Javier Solana reacts after a press conference following talks between Iran and six world powers to discuss the Islamic republic's disputed atomic programme on October 1, 2009 in Geneva. World powers and Iran agreed in principle on the export of Iranian uranium to third parties for full enrichment, EU Foreign Policy chief Javier Solana said following crunch nuclear talks.
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