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Joe Biden: It was a bad episode. No indication of any serious condition. I was exhausted. I didn't listen to my instincts in terms…

On the recordJuly 4, 2024
It was a bad episode. No indication of any serious condition. I was exhausted. I didn't listen to my instincts in terms of preparing and -- and a bad night.
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Joe Biden
Democratic · Delaware

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Biden reflects on his performance in the debate, dismissing concerns about his fitness for office.

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