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    WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 24: U.S. President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union speech on January 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. Obama said the focal point his speech is the central mission of our country, and his central focus as president, including "rebuilding an economy where hard work pays off and responsibility is rewarded." (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
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    Vice President Joe Biden and House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio applaud President Barack Obama on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, as the president gives his State of the Union address. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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    US President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress January 24, 2012 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. US Vice President Joe Biden is seen at top. AFP PHOTO / Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
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    US President Barack Obama hands copies of his State of the Union address to House Speaker John Boehner (R), R-OH, and Vice President Joe biden (L) prior to addressing a joint session of Congress January 24, 2012 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. AFP PHOTO / Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
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    US President Barack Obama (R) shakes hands with US House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner (C) as US Vice President Joe Biden looks on before the President delivered his State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress on January 24, 2012 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. AFP PHOTO/ Mladen ANTONOV (Photo credit should read MLADEN ANTONOV/AFP/Getty Images)
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    US President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress on January 24, 2012 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
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    WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 24: U.S. President Barack Obama arrives to deliver his State of the Union speech on January 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. Obama said the focal point his speech is the central mission of our country, and his central focus as president, including "rebuilding an economy where hard work pays off and responsibility is rewarded." (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
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    WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 24: U.S. President Barack Obama, greets Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) as Vice President Joe Biden (L) looks on prior to Obama's State of the Union speech on January 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. Obama said the focal point his speech is the central mission of our country, and his central focus as president, including "rebuilding an economy where hard work pays off and responsibility is rewarded." (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
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    US President Barack Obama hugs retiring Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords as the president arrives to deliver his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on January 24, 2012 at the Capitol in Washington, DC. On January 8, 2011, Giffords was a victim of a shooting near Tucson. She was critically injured by a gunshot wound to the head. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
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    The motorcade waits outside the White House to take President Barack Obama to the U.S. Capitol for the State of the Union address in Washington, on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
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    WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 24: U.S. President Barack Obama hugs U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) before delivering his State of the Union speech on January 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. Obama said the focal point his speech is the central mission of our country, and his central focus as president, including "rebuilding an economy where hard work pays off and responsibility is rewarded." (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
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    WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 24: U.S. President Barack Obama hugs U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) before delivering his State of the Union speech on January 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. Obama said the focal point his speech is the central mission of our country, and his central focus as president, including "rebuilding an economy where hard work pays off and responsibility is rewarded." (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
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    The motorcade carrying President Barack Obama arrives at the U.S. Capitol for the President to deliver the State of the Union address in Washington, on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
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    US First Lady Michelle Obama (R) waves from the gallery of the US House of Representatives prior to US President Barack Obama's State of the Union address on January 24, 2012 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. From left are: Admiral William McRaven; Jackie Bray; Michelle Obama; US astronaut Mark Kelly, husband of shot US Rep. Gabrielle Giffords; Dr. Jill Biden, wife of US Vice President Joe Biden; and Ashleigh Berg. AFP PHOTO / Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
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    Vice President Joe Biden greets retiring Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz. on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, prior to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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    WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 24: U.S. Vice President Joseph R. Biden greets members of Congress as he arrives prior to the start of U.S. President Barack Obama's State of the Union speech on January 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. Obama said the focal point his speech is the central mission of our country, and his central focus as president, including "rebuilding an economy where hard work pays off and responsibility is rewarded." (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
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    WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 24: U.S. Vice President Joseph R. Biden greets members of Congress as he arrives prior to the start of U.S. President Barack Obama's State of the Union speech on January 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. Obama said the focal point his speech is the central mission of our country, and his central focus as president, including "rebuilding an economy where hard work pays off and responsibility is rewarded." (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
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    WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 24: U.S. Vice President Joseph R. Biden (L) and U.S. Speaker of the House Rep. John Boehner (R-OH)stand prior to the start of U.S. President Barack Obama's State of the Union speech on January 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. Obama said the focal point his speech is the central mission of our country, and his central focus as president, including "rebuilding an economy where hard work pays off and responsibility is rewarded." (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
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    Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., left, talks with Sen. Scott Brown, R-Mass., right, and Sen. Thomas Carper, D-Del., on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, prior to the start of President Barack Obama's State of the Union address. Kerry recently suffered a broken nose while playing hockey. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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    WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 24: U.S. Speaker of the House Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) arrives prior to the start of U.S. President Barack Obama's State of the Union speech on January 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. Obama said the focal point his speech is the central mission of our country, and his central focus as president, including "rebuilding an economy where hard work pays off and responsibility is rewarded." (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
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    Vice President Joe Biden is greeted on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012 prior to the start of President Barack Obama's State of the Union address. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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    Former Republican presidential candidate Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., center arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, for President Barack Obama's State of the Union address. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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    House Majority Leader Eric Cantor of Virginia shields his eyes on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, prior to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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    WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 24: U.S. Vice President Joseph R. Biden greets members of Congress as he arrives prior to the start of U.S. President Barack Obama's State of the Union speech on January 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. Obama said the focal point his speech is the central mission of our country, and his central focus as president, including "rebuilding an economy where hard work pays off and responsibility is rewarded." (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
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    US Vice President Joe Biden (L) stands with US House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner before US President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress on January 24, 2012 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. AFP PHOTO Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
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    Bershire Hathaway Assisatant Debbie Bosanek, left, talks with Steve Jobs widow Laurene Powell Jobs on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2101, prior to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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    Bomb Technicians John Wisham (L) and Ryan Dunham (R) inspect the attic above the House chamber ahead of US President Barack Obama's annual State of the Union Address before a joint session of Congress and the Supreme Court January 24, 2012 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. AFP PHOTO / Jim WATSON (Photo credit should read JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images)
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    Bomb Technician John Wisham (R) inspects the attic above the House chamber ahead of US President Barack Obama's annual State of the Union Address before a joint session of Congress and the Supreme Court on January 24, 2012 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. AFP/Jim WATSON (Photo credit should read JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images)
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    Bomb Technicians Ryan Dunham (C) and John Wisham (R) inspect the attic above the House chamber ahead of US President Barack Obama's annual State of the Union Address before a joint session of Congress and the Supreme Court January 24, 2012 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. AFP PHOTO / Jim WATSON (Photo credit should read JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images)
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    Bomb Technicians Ryan Dunham (R) and John Wisham (L) inspect a hatch in the roof of the US Capitol ahead of US President Barack Obama's annual State of the Union Address before a joint session of Congress and the Supreme Court January 24, 2012 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. AFP PHOTO /Jim WATSON (Photo credit should read JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images)
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    Bomb Technicians Ryan Dunham (R) and John Wisham (L) inspect the roof of the US Capitol ahead of US President Barack Obama's annual State of the Union Address before a joint session of Congress and the Supreme Court January 24, 2012 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. AFP PHOTO /Jim WATSON (Photo credit should read JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images)
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    Bomb Technicians Ryan Dunham (L) and John Wisham (R) inspect a hatch in the roof of the US Capitol ahead of US President Barack Obama's annual State of the Union Address before a joint session of Congress and the Supreme Court January 24, 2012 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. AFP/Jim WATSON (Photo credit should read JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images)
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    Bomb Technicians John Wisham (L) and Ryan Dunham (R) inspect a hatch in the roof of the US Capitol ahead of US President Barack Obama's annual State of the Union Address before a joint session of Congress and the Supreme Court January 24, 2012 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. AFP PHOTO / Jim WATSON (Photo credit should read JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images)
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