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In this Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009, file photo, F-15 warplanes of the Saudi Air Force fly over the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh during a graduation ceremony at King Faisal Air Force University. A $60 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia was expected to be a done deal at midnight Friday, Nov. 19, 2010. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar, File)

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U.S. President Barack Obama waves as he steps off the plane for a NATO summit in Lisbon on Friday, Nov. 19, 2010. U.S. President Barack Obama and the leaders of NATO's 27 other member nations will open a two-day summit Friday aimed at finding ways to keep the Cold War alliance relevant in the 21st century with revamped roles including ballistic missile defense, anti-piracy patrols, and counterterrorism. (AP Photo/Andre Kosters, Pool)

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U.S. President Barack Obama, left, shakes hands with unidentified officials as he steps off the plane for a NATO summit in Lisbon on Friday, Nov. 19, 2010. U.S. President Barack Obama and the leaders of NATO's 27 other member nations will open a two-day summit Friday aimed at finding ways to keep the Cold War alliance relevant in the 21st century with revamped roles including ballistic missile defense, anti-piracy patrols, and counterterrorism. (AP Photo/Andre Kosters, Pool)

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US President Barack Obama during his arrival in Lisbon, Portugal, Friday, Nov. 19, 2010. After an overnight flight from Washington, Obama arrived Friday morning in the Portuguese capital for summits with NATO partners and the European Union. He'll face tough questions from U.S. allies on his exit strategy in Afghanistan and his preference for stimulus spending at a time when many European nations are enacting austerity measures. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

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A press photographer arrives for a 'NATO Counter Summit' organized by anti-NATO demonstrators, in Lisbon, Portugal, Friday, Nov. 19, 2010. Heads of State of NATO member countries gather for a two day summit beginning Friday, and will discuss such topics as Afghanistan and missile defense. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

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A poster depicting US President Barack Obama is seen outside the 'NATO Counter Summit' organized by anti-NATO demonstrators, in Lisbon, Portugal, Friday, Nov. 19, 2010. Heads of State of NATO member countries gather for a two day summit beginning Friday, and will discuss such topics as Afghanistan and missile defense. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

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Anti-NATO activists prepare a stall at the 'NATO Counter Summit' organized by anti-NATO demonstrators, in Lisbon, Portugal, Friday, Nov. 19, 2010. The banner, background, reads: 'Peace'. Heads of State of NATO member countries gather for a two day summit beginning Friday, and will discuss such topics as Afghanistan and missile defense. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

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Nato Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen addresses a youth summit at the start of the main Nato summit in Lisbon, Portugal Friday Nov 19 2010. U.S. President Barack Obama and the leaders of NATO's 27 other member nations will open a two-day summit Friday aimed at finding ways to keep the Cold War alliance relevant in the 21st century. (AP Photo)

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New recruits of the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) line up during the passing out parade ceremony in Humhama, on the outskirts of Srinagar, India, Friday, Nov. 19, 2010. A total 715 recruits formally inducted into the BSF, will join Indian soldiers fighting separatist Islamic guerrillas in Kashmir to help end an insurgency that started in 1989. (AP Photo/Dar Yasin)

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New recruits of the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) pose for pictures as they practice before the start of the passing out parade ceremony in Humhama, on the outskirts of Srinagar, India, Friday, Nov. 19, 2010. A total 715 recruits formally inducted into the BSF, will join Indian soldiers fighting separatist Islamic guerrillas in Kashmir to help end an insurgency that started in 1989. (AP Photo/Dar Yasin)

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New recruits of the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) take oath during the passing out parade ceremony in Humhama, on the outskirts of Srinagar, India, Friday, Nov. 19, 2010. A total 715 recruits formally inducted into the BSF, will join Indian soldiers fighting separatist Islamic guerrillas in Kashmir to help end an insurgency that started in 1989. (AP Photo/Dar Yasin)

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New recruits of the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) march during the passing out parade ceremony in Humhama, on the outskirts of Srinagar, India, Friday, Nov. 19, 2010. A total 715 recruits formally inducted into the BSF, will join Indian soldiers fighting separatist Islamic guerrillas in Kashmir to help end an insurgency that started in 1989. (AP Photo/Dar Yasin)

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President Obama during his arrival in Lisbon, Portugal, Friday, Nov. 19, 2010, for summits with NATO partners and the European Union. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

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President Barack Obama about the New START pact (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty), Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, in the Roosevelt Room at the White House in Washington. Seated from left are: former Secretary of State James A. Baker III, Vice President Joe Biden, Obama, former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, Joint Chiefs Vice Chairman Marine Gen. James Cartwright, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, Former National Security Adviser Brent Scowcroft, and former Defense Secretary William Perry. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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President Obama talks about progress on the New START pact. On hand are former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger (center), and Joint Chiefs Vice Chairman Marine Gen. James Cartwright (right). (Associated Press)

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Johnny Cash performs at a benefit concert in Central Park in New York on May 23, 1993. (Associated Press)

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Presidential candidate and singer Michel "Sweet Micky" Martely gestures during a campaign rally in Croix-Des-Bouquets, Haiti, Friday, Nov 12, 2010. Less that two weeks to go before the election, a rapidly spreading cholera outbreak is infecting even the presidential campaign.(AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery)

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FILE - This Nov. 9, 1946, file photo shows Army fullback Felix "Doc" Blanchard (35), center left in front of the official, fumbling the ball, in air at center, during the first half against Notre Dame, at Yankee Stadium in New York. Teammate Glen Davis (41), left foreground, recovered the ball. Identifiable Notre Dame players are Bill Fischer (72) and Jim Martin (38). Back then, Notre Dame and Army were at the top of the sport. Their rivalry was THE rivalry. College football was still a regional game, but the Fighting Irish and Black Knights had national followings. (AP Photo/File)

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Denver Nuggets coach George Karl talks to his players while they are on defense against the Phoenix Suns during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 15, 2010, in Phoenix. The Suns defeated the Nuggets 100-94. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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President Barack Obama presents the Medal of Honor to Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta, who rescued two members of his squad in October 2007 while fighting in the war in Afghanistan, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, at the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)