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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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Aug 4, 2019

This is a president who has said things no other president has said since Andrew Jackson.

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Aug 4, 2019

Clearly, his actions have done nothing to do anything other than encourage this kind of behavior.

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Aug 4, 2019

I mean, this -- this is white nationalism. This is -- this is -- this is -- this is terrorism of a different sort but it's still terrorism.

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Aug 4, 2019

The white supremacists are winning the battle. This is -- this is domestic terrorism.

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Aug 4, 2019

Bingo. You're right if you have an assault weapon. The fact of the matter is, they should be illegal, period.

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Aug 4, 2019

It matters the stories of these people for the public to understand that this is not just a statistic. This is -- this is who we are, who they are. I mean, it's a -- it really is about, you know, reweaving that social fabric that holds the…

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Aug 4, 2019

Look, why don't we call this for what it is? This is pure and simple white nationalism, terrorism. It's domestic terrorism, period.

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Aug 4, 2019

hatred is not necessarily -- it's sick but it's not a mental illness. To confuse that with a certifiable mental illness -- white supremacy is wrong. White nationalism is wrong.

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Jul 31, 2019

The world has changed since Obama, and here's the deal. He changed the dialogue. He changed the whole question. He changed what was going on. And the idea that somehow it's comparable to what this guy is doing is absolutely bizarre.

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Jul 30, 2019

I'm running for president to restore the soul of this country.

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Jul 24, 2019

I'm not going to be as polite this time, because this is the same person who asked me to come to California and nominate her in her convention.

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Jul 23, 2019

Do not tell me what you value. Show me your budget, and I will tell you what you value.

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Jul 17, 2019

I am sure that would be his ideal pick tonight to be go up against Bernie Sanders, have this health care fight they've been having for a week in front of the whole country and try to resolve this ideological battle inside the party.

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Jul 15, 2019

The Crime Bill had some well-intentioned goals, but it ended up contributing to mass incarceration.

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Jul 14, 2019

Donald Trump thinks healthcare is a privilege, Barack and I think it's a right for people that bad luck.

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Jul 10, 2019

The president just doesn't seem to be able to do it. He can't stop personalizing everything.

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Jul 10, 2019

I think we have to be a country that is welcoming to refugees and immigrants, but we also have to have secure borders and we need to enforce our laws.

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Jul 10, 2019

We need to restore the promise of America, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to achieve their dreams and reach their full potential.

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Jul 10, 2019

We have to rebuild our alliances and engage with the world. It's time to lead with our values again.

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Jul 10, 2019

Leadership is about telling the truth, even when it's tough.

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Jul 10, 2019

We need to ensure that every American has access to affordable childcare. It's time to support working families.

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Jul 10, 2019

I have always believed in the power of diplomacy to solve conflicts and build a better world.

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Jul 10, 2019

We need to ensure that every American has access to affordable housing. Housing is a basic human need.

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Jul 10, 2019

We need to ensure that every American has access to quality education. Education is the key to success.

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