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U.S. Vice President Joe Biden speaks to a crowd of more than 200 service members and civilians as Air Force Staff Sgt. Pearl Alomar, front row, third to the left of the vice president, listens on Camp Victory, Iraq, Jan. 13, 2011. Biden offered a message of thanks and his appreciation for military members and their families.

CAMP VICTORY SPEECH

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden speaks to a crowd of more than 200 service members and civilians as Air Force Staff Sgt. Pearl Alomar, front row, third to the left of the vice president, listens on Camp Victory, Iraq, Jan. 13, 2011. Biden offered a message of thanks and his appreciation for military members and their families.

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