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President Barack Obama gestures toward the podium as he welcomes Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India during a State Arrival ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Washington.
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President Barack Obama (r) welcomes Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India during a State Arrival ceremony in the East Room of the White House, 24 Nov 2009

Obama Hosts India's Singh for First State Visit

President says US partnership with India will be one of defining relationships of 21st century

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