Well, I think it would be a useful thing, upon consideration, once you're sworn in, for somebody to tell the American people what to expect...
Joe Biden: “Well, I think it would be a useful thing, upon consideration, once you're sworn in, for somebody to tell the American…”
On the recordJanuary 18, 2005
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Biden emphasizes the need for transparency regarding troop levels and expectations in Iraq.
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