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U.S. Vice President Joe Biden gives a speech during the Iraqi government's Day of Commitment ceremony in the Al Faw Palace on Victory Base Complex in Baghdad, Dec. 1, 2011. The ceremony commemorated the sacrifices and accomplishments of U.S. and Iraqi service members.

COMMEMORATING SACRIFICES

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden gives a speech during the Iraqi government's Day of Commitment ceremony in the Al Faw Palace on Victory Base Complex in Baghdad, Dec. 1, 2011. The ceremony commemorated the sacrifices and accomplishments of U.S. and Iraqi service members.

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