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Joe Biden

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Joe Biden is the 46th President of the United States, having taken office on January 20, 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as Vice President under Barack Obama from 2009 to 2017. Biden has focused on various key issues during his presidency, including economic recovery, healthcare, and climate change. His administration has emphasized 'Bidenomics,' which aims to address inflation and promote economic growth.

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Dec 3, 2020

I think it would important only in one sense, not in a personal sense, important in the sense that we are able to demonstrate at the end of this chaos that he's created, that there is peaceful transfer of power, with the competing parties…

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Dec 3, 2020

There have been more than several sitting Republican senators who have privately called me and congratulated me.

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Dec 3, 2020

Important in the sense that we are able to demonstrate, at the end of this chaos that he's created, that there is peaceful transfer of power, with the competing parties standing there, shaking hands, and moving on.

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Dec 3, 2020

Well, it's -- it concerns me, in terms of what kind of precedent it sets and how the rest of the world looks at us as a nation of laws and justice.

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Dec 3, 2020

In less than 50 days, we will have a new president. Today, President-elect Biden announced that he has asked Dr. Tony Fauci to stay on as the nation's top infectious disease doctor and has additionally asked Fauci to become his top medical…

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Dec 3, 2020

Joe Biden said today what he wants for his first 100 days is for the country to commit to wearing masks for 100 days, for the first 100 days that he's in office.

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Dec 3, 2020

This crisis isn't hitting all kids the same. I didn't have to tell him that. He told me that.

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Dec 3, 2020

He knows the role of the federal government. It's not to be the National School Board. Its main mission is to protect our most vulnerable children.

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Dec 3, 2020

I talked to him today. We spoke today at 3:00. My COVID team met with him. I asked him to stay on in the exact same role he's had for the past several presidents. And I asked him to be a chief medical advisor for me as well and be part of…

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Dec 3, 2020

It concerns me in terms of what kind of precedent it sets and how the rest of the world looks at us as a nation of laws and justice.

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Dec 3, 2020

We need to exemplify that compassion and need to exemplify that sense of community and I think Dr. Fauci is going to be the right man for the job.

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Dec 3, 2020

I'd be happy to do that. My three predecessors have set the model as to what should be done, saying once it's declared to be safe, and I think Barack said once Fauci says it's clear, that's my measure, then, obviously, we take it and it's…

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Dec 3, 2020

What I think people are saying is, a lot of people are saying, am I going to pick some very, very prominent and well-known progressive who sits in the House or the Senate right now? As close as everything is in terms of the House and the…

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Dec 3, 2020

Whatever the most urgent need is that I'm not able to attend to, I have confidence turning to her.

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Dec 3, 2020

I talked to him today. We spoke today, 3:00. My COVID team met with him. I asked him to stay on in the exact same role he's had for the past several presidents, and I asked him to be a chief medical adviser for me as well and be part of…

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Dec 2, 2020

Well, it concerns me in terms of what kind of precedent it sets and how the rest of the world looks at us as a nation of laws and justice. But, look, our Justice Department is going to operate independently on those issues, how to respond…

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Dec 2, 2020

It is important that we in fact, the President and the Vice President, we set the pattern by wearing masks. But beyond that, the Federal government has authority I'm going to issue a standing order that in Federal buildings, you have to be…

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Dec 2, 2020

Biden is sticking with his agenda, he's going to go back into the nuclear deal.

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Dec 2, 2020

The best way to achieve getting some stability in the region is to deal with the nuclear program.

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Dec 2, 2020

Let me start by saying, I'm going to be completely blunt with you, frank, about what's available to you, what's not, what should be, what shouldn't be, state the obvious. I'm -- my ability to get you help immediately does not exist. I'm…

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Dec 2, 2020

And my hope is that we'll be able to help in a short order. But that depends a lot on our friends in Congress and the other side who are prepared to take the action has to be taken.

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Dec 2, 2020

If I had Billy's hair, I could have been something.

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Dec 2, 2020

Maybe, when Trump is gone from the immediate scene, I'm not sure the ugliness stays. There may be 20 percent of it, 25 percent of it. I don't know.

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Dec 1, 2020

We need Biden to step up and start communicating directly with the American public.

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Dec 1, 2020

The American people, this team will always be there for you and your families. To the United States Senate, I hope those outstanding -- these outstanding nominees will receive a prompt hearing and that we will be able to work across the…

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