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On the recordOctober 2, 2020
Look, I'd like to start by acknowledging which I'm sure you do as well, sending my prayers for the health and safety of the first lady and the president of the United States after they tested positive for COVID-19. My wife Jill and I pray that they will make a quick and full recovery. This is not a matter of politics, it's a bracing reminder to all of us that we have to take this virus seriously. It's not going away automatically. We have to do our part to be responsible. It means following the science, listening to the experts, washing our hands, social distancing. It means wearing a mask in public. It means encouraging others to do so as well.
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Joe Biden
Democratic · Delaware
Source
msnbc.com

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Joe Biden expresses concern for the health of President Trump and emphasizes the importance of taking the coronavirus seriously.

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