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Vice President Joe Biden speaks to military personnel at the Taiyo Community Center, Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug.24, 2011. Biden met with key leaders during his nine-day tour through Asia to discuss a range of bilateral, regional and international issues.

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Vice President Joe Biden speaks to military personnel at the Taiyo Community Center, Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug.24, 2011. Biden met with key leaders during his nine-day tour through Asia to discuss a range of bilateral, regional and international issues.

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