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Media outlets set up live shots near the U.S. Capitol Building before President Barack Obama is sworn in for his second term at the 57th Presidential Inauguration Ceremony, Washington, D.C., Monday, January 21, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey and wife Deanie arrive before the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by POOL Win McNamee/Getty Images)

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Visitors to the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building take photographs and call out to celebrity Nick Cannon as he walks by before President Barack Obama is sworn in for his second term at the 57th Presidential Inauguration Ceremony, Washington, D.C., Monday, January 21, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and wife Amy Rule arrive before the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by POOL Win McNamee/Getty Images)

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U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) (L) and U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) gesture to U.S. Rep. Peter King before the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by POOL Win McNamee/Getty Images)

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Thousands gather on the National Mall before President Barack Obama is sworn in for his second term on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building at the 57th Presidential Inauguration Ceremony, Washington, D.C., Monday, January 21, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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** FILE ** Rep. Paul Ryan, Wisconsin Republican, arrives for the President Obama's inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington. (Win McNamee/Getty Images, Pool)

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A young girl poses for a photo with an American flag in her hair before President Barack Obama is sworn in for his second term on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building at the 57th Presidential Inauguration Ceremony, Washington, D.C., Monday, January 21, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and wife Callista Gingrich arrive for the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by POOL Win McNamee/Getty Images)

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Crowd members sit on top of portable toilets before President Barack Obama is sworn in for his second term on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building at the 57th Presidential Inauguration Ceremony, Washington, D.C., Monday, January 21, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta arrives at the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by POOL Win McNamee/Getty Images)

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Beyonce and Jay-Z arrive at the ceremonial swearing-in for President Barack Obama at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Scott Andrews, Pool)

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Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts arrives during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by POOL Win McNamee/Getty Images)

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U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former U.S. President Bill Clinton arrive during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by POOL Win McNamee/Getty Images)

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Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and wife Rosalynn Carter arrive during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by POOL Win McNamee/Getty Images)

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First lady Michelle Obama arrives during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by POOL Win McNamee/Getty Images)

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A man in the crowds waves before President Barack Obama is sworn in for his second term on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building at the 57th Presidential Inauguration Ceremony, Washington, D.C., Monday, January 21, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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U.S. Vice President Joe Biden arrives during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by POOL Win McNamee/Getty Images)

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House Minority Leader Sen. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) arrives during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by POOL Win McNamee/Getty Images)

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U.S. President Barack Obama (C) pauses with his escorts before walking through the Lower West Terrace Door of the U.S. Capitol to begin swearing-in ceremonies in Washington, January 21, 2013. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst