From NBC's Alicia Jennings, Scott Foster and Domenico Montanaro
Agree or disagree with the policy, no one's disputing that the passage of health care is a big deal.
Vice President Biden certainly thinks so.
A replay of the tape reveals that after Biden introduced the president in the East Room, while embracing him, he tells Obama, "This is a big f---ing deal."
Obama nods his head with a somewhat impatient look and takes the podium.
Watch for video coming soon.
*** UPDATE *** White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs tweets, "And yes Mr. Vice President, you're right."
*** UPDATE 2 *** Click here for the video.
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