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Joe Biden: “When I put my hand on that bible on January 20th, took the oath of office, I made a commitment to the American people…”

On the recordJuly 28, 2021
When I put my hand on that bible on January 20th, took the oath of office, I made a commitment to the American people, we’re going to change the paradigm, so working people can have a fighting chance again, to get a good education, to get a good job and a raise, to take care of that elderly parent and afford to take care of their children.
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Joe Biden
Democratic · Delaware
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msnbc.com

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President Biden reflects on his commitment to improving the lives of working people since taking office.

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