Political Quotes

On the recordMay 1, 2024
Destroying property is not a peaceful protest. It's against the law. Vandalism, trespassing, breaking windows, shutting down campuses, forcing the cancellation of classes and graduations, none of this is a peaceful protest.
Said by
Joe Biden
Democratic · Delaware

Editor's note · Context

President Biden condemns violent protests and emphasizes the importance of lawful behavior.

Share

More from Joe Biden

Jun 29, 2026

It's not just his vanity projects, tearing down the East Wing of the White House making room for his ballroom, putting his name on the Kennedy Center, building an arch in his own honour, even hiring his own pool guy to fix the Reflecting…

bbc.co.uk
Feb 17, 2026

Determined and tenacious. Unafraid of the work to redeem the soul of our Nation.

theguardian.com
May 23, 2026

I’ve always believed that democracy isn’t a spectator sport, and the men and women of the Maryland Democratic Party are doing the work that matters.

marylandmatters.org

Other voices in this conversation