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President Obama speaks in the South Court Auditorium at the White House complex on Sept. 16, 2013. (Associated Press)

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Vice President Joseph R. Biden is likely to run for the White House in 2016 if Hillary Rodham Clinton decides against a bid, those close to him say. (Associated Press)

President Obama answers questions about Syria and other pressing national and international issues during an interview with "This Week" host George Stephanopoulos that was taped at the White House in Washington on Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, for broadcast Sunday. (AP Photo/ABC)

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** FILE ** President Obama addresses the nation in a live televised speech from the East Room of the White House in Washington, Sept. 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, Pool)

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**FILE** Gene Sperling, director of the Economic Council, stands on the South Lawn of the White House before President Obama observes a moment of silence on Sept. 11, 2013, as they mark the 12th anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks. (Associated Press)

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White House press secretary Jay Carney gestures as he answers questions on Syria during the daily news briefing on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013, at the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)