Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 3, 2003
The role of the Federal Government, it seems to me, should be doing what we do best and let the States do what they do best.
Said by
Joe Biden
Democratic · Delaware
Source
congress.gov
Sep 3, 2003

Editor's note · Context

Biden discusses the federal government's role in terrorism response.

Share

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from Joe Biden

Aug 23, 2026

To end this theft, I signed a Presidential Memorandum stopping illegal aliens and other ineligible individuals from obtaining Social Security Act benefits—and we are deporting illegal aliens who steal from our country.

whitehouse.gov
Jun 7, 2026

They're the characteristics of the American people.

foxnews.com
Dec 8, 2025

It’s the lowest point—inflation—the lowest point in over two years

theatlantic.com
Nov 9, 2025

You better get the damn government open.

usatoday.com
View all Joe Biden quotes

Other voices in this conversation