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Even Paul Ryan kind of enjoyed President Obama’s opening joke at the State of the Union.

Tonight marks the eighth year I’ve come here to report on the State of the Union,” Obama said. “And for this final one, I’m going to try to make it shorter. I know some of you are antsy to get back to Iowa.”

Ryan was amused by the president’s attempt at humor—and perhaps even stifling a little laughter? Joe Biden, meanwhile, was loving it.