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Joe Biden: “I can die a happy man never having lived in the White House. But what I don't want to do is I don't want to take…”

On the recordFebruary 25, 2019
I can die a happy man never having lived in the White House. But what I don't want to do is I don't want to take people's time, effort, and commitment without there being a clear shot that I could be the nominee.
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Joe Biden
Democratic · Delaware

Editor's note · Context

Joe Biden expresses his desire to ensure he has a viable chance at the presidency before committing to a campaign.

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