Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 7, 2012
Look, I understand what it's like to be a single parent. When my wife and daughter died and my two sons were gravely injured, I understand what it's like as a parent to wonder what it's like if your kid's going to make it.
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Joe Biden
Democratic · Delaware

Editor's note · Context

Biden relates his personal experience to emphasize empathy towards single parents.

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