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Joe Biden: “Mr. President, this honor is, is not only well beyond what I deserve, but it's a reflection of the extent and generosity…”

On the recordJanuary 11, 2017
Mr. President, this honor is, is not only well beyond what I deserve, but it's a reflection of the extent and generosity of your spirit.
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Joe Biden
Democratic · Delaware

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Biden expresses gratitude to Obama during the award ceremony for the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

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