Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter speaks with Matthew Spence, his Deputy Assistant Security for Middle East policy, on the plane July 20, 2013. During Carter’s first official trip to Israel as deputy secretary, he will meet with senior Israeli defense officials to discuss issues of mutual strategic importance and reaffirm the commitment to the relationship between the United States and Israel. Official DoD photo by Sgt. Aaron Hostutler Marine Corps (Released) 130720-M-EV637-024 (9331041336)

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