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Biden Promotes Domestic Violence Programs in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) -- Vice President Joe Biden promoted programs that prevent domestic violence and sexual assault during a visit to central Illinois.

Biden, along with Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Sen. Dick Durbin, was in Peoria on Wednesday for a fundraiser for The Center for Prevention of Abuse.

During his speech, Biden recounted his work in passing the Violence Against Women Act in 1994. The vice president noted the legislation is considered a landmark bill that protects victims of domestic abuse and rape. But he said cultural attitudes still must be addressed to eradicate violence against women.

To applause, he told about 1,100 people that no man has the right to raise his had to woman under any condition other than self defense. Biden also reminded the men in the room they too are potential victims of rape and encouraged them to report it if it happens.

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