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Vice President Joe Biden ordered supporters to "pretend you like me" after mocking them as "dull as hell" at a fundraiser in Washington on Friday.

The vice president was speaking to Turkish and Azerbaijani donors about the potential of the region as a democratic and economic force when he noticed he wasn't getting much of a reception.

“I guess what I’m trying to say without boring you too long at breakfast â€" and you all look dull as hell, I might add. The dullest audience I have ever spoken to. Just sitting there, staring at me. Pretend you like me!" Biden said.

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