All in all, I think this was more than a publicity stunt and see it as a forward thinking way of working a random and unfortunate incident out.
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According to the press pool report, Obama drank Bud Light, Biden quaffed Buckler, Gates had a Sam Adams Light, and Crowley opted for a Blue Moon. The men were munching on peanuts and pretzels served in small silver bowls. Biden wasn't scheduled to attend, but Obama invited him this afternoon.
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