Political Quotes

On the recordApril 7, 2021
Debate is welcome. Compromise is inevitable. Changes are certain. In the next few weeks, the vice president and I will be meeting with Republicans and Democrats to hear from everyone, and we`ll be listening. We`ll be open to good ideas and good faith negotiations. But here`s what we won`t be open to -- we will not be open to doing nothing. Inaction simply is not an option.
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Joe Biden
Democratic · Delaware
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

President Biden emphasizes the importance of debate and compromise while stating that inaction on infrastructure is not an option.

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