On the recordJanuary 4, 2021
Politicians cannot assert, take, or seize power. Power is given, granted by the American people alone. And we can never give that up. It's always, always the will of the people must prevail.
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Biden asserts that power is granted by the people and cannot be taken by politicians.
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