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Vice President Joe Biden poses with Marines, sailors and their families on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 26, 2011. Biden, who also spoke to the troops, stopped in Hawaii after a nine-day trip to Asia to meet with key leaders.

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Vice President Joe Biden poses with Marines, sailors and their families on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 26, 2011. Biden, who also spoke to the troops, stopped in Hawaii after a nine-day trip to Asia to meet with key leaders.

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