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Vice President Joe Biden, right, congratulates Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel after Hagel took the ceremonial oath of office at the Pentagon, March 14, 2013. Hagel is the 24th defense secretary. Hagel's wife, Lilibet, held a Bible during the ceremony.

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Vice President Joe Biden, right, congratulates Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel after Hagel took the ceremonial oath of office at the Pentagon, March 14, 2013. Hagel is the 24th defense secretary. Hagel's wife, Lilibet, held a Bible during the ceremony.

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