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Biden: 'The President Has a Big Stick'—VIDEO

Updated: April 26, 2012 | 4:25 p.m.
April 26, 2012 | 2:58 p.m.

Screen grab of Vice President Joe Biden giving a speech at New York University on Thursday April 26, 2012.  (Screen Grab)

During a speech at New York University, Vice President Joe Biden delivered an unintended double entendre while explaining how President Obama's stance on Iran is similar to Teddy Roosevelt's famous foreign policy quote "speak softly and carry a big stick."

“Speak softly and carry a big stick. End of quote," said Biden. "I promise you, the president has a big stick. I promise you.”

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