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U.S. Vice President Joe Biden delivers remarks to the crew on board the USS Freedom during a visit to the ship to thank U.S. sailors and their families for their service in Singapore, July 27, 2013. The Freedom is in Singapore as part of her maiden deployment to Southeast Asia.

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U.S. Vice President Joe Biden delivers remarks to the crew on board the USS Freedom during a visit to the ship to thank U.S. sailors and their families for their service in Singapore, July 27, 2013. The Freedom is in Singapore as part of her maiden deployment to Southeast Asia.

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