Political Quotes

On the recordMay 11, 2016
We have simply too much at stake in the world today to walk away from it, even if we could.
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Joe Biden
Democratic · Delaware

Editor's note · Context

Biden emphasizes the importance of U.S. leadership in global affairs.

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