Joe Biden

Kamala Harris is now the first black woman on a major-party presidential ticket.

An historic day is ahead, as Joe Biden and Kamala Harris make their first public appearance as the Democratic ticket.

We cannot change the past, but we can work to create a better future for all Americans.

We need to learn from history and move forward with a clear and focused agenda.

I was the first in my family to go to college, and it opened up a whole new world for me.

In college, I was inspired by the civil rights movement and the fight for justice.

I remember studying at the library late into the night, determined to make a better life for myself.

I view myself as a bridge, not as anything else. There's an entire generation of leaders you saw stand behind me. They are the future of this country.

I would pick a woman to be my vice president.

Every one of the women I've -- we've interviewed is qualified and I've narrowed it down. You'll find out shortly.

I apologize for any offense caused by my remarks about diversity in the African American community.

Joe Biden today teased a little bit more about his vice presidential pick.

We need to invest in our public health infrastructure to be better prepared for future pandemics.

We need to provide support for the hardest-hit communities, including communities of color and tribal nations.

I will always listen to the experts and make decisions based on science and data.

We need to provide resources to our schools and businesses to help them safely reopen.

We need to increase testing and contact tracing to get this virus under control.

We need to provide economic relief to the American people and small businesses struggling during this pandemic.

We need to restore the trust between the American people and their government in handling this pandemic.

We need to provide funding for states and cities to combat the spread of COVID-19.

We need to ramp up production of personal protective equipment to keep our healthcare workers safe.

We need to listen to the scientists and the experts to guide our response to this pandemic.

We need to work towards a more just and equitable future for all Americans, and that requires addressing the challenges of poverty and inequality.

The Crime Bill was a mistake, and I take responsibility for it.

Music has the power to inspire us, bring us together, and make us feel alive. As president, I'll invest in our artists and musicians and ensure that everyone has access to the arts.