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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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Jun 27, 2019

I am sorry for any pain I may have caused with my comments about the LGBTQ+ community.

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Jun 27, 2019

I heard and I listened to and I respect Senator Harris. But, you know, we all know that 30 seconds to 60 seconds on the campaign debate exchange can't do justice to a lifetime commitment to civil rights. I never, never, never ever opposed…

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Jun 27, 2019

Joe Biden was here in Chicago speaking to the rainbow push coalition, a group that was founded by Jesse Jackson and it was there in front of a crowd of largely black voters and black activists where Biden made his case and defended his…

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Jun 27, 2019

I've dealt with guys like Trump my whole life, who would look down on us because we didn't have a lot of money or your parents didn't go to college.

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Jun 27, 2019

He was the real deal ' a genuine public servant with an unwavering commitment to his faith, his family, and his country.

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Jun 27, 2019

Barack and I have a deep personal friendship. We've shared some of the most consequential moments in each other's lives.

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Jun 26, 2019

I apologize for my past comments about busing.

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Jun 26, 2019

It takes all generations to come together for Democrats to win back the White House and repair the damage, in his view, that President Trump has caused.

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Jun 23, 2019

We need to address the root causes of crime, including poverty and lack of opportunity.

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Jun 22, 2019

I am sorry for any harm that may have been caused by my support for the 1994 crime bill.

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Jun 22, 2019

I regret the pain that I caused with my comments about working with segregationists.

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Jun 22, 2019

I was a lifeguard at a predominantly African American pool, and I learned a lot about race relations and the challenges that many people face.

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Jun 22, 2019

I never had to save anyone from drowning, thankfully, but being a lifeguard taught me to always be prepared for anything.

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Jun 22, 2019

Being a lifeguard is more than just a job. It's a responsibility to the community and a commitment to keeping people safe.

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Jun 22, 2019

As a lifeguard, I had to be constantly aware of my surroundings and ready to act at a moment's notice. It's a skill that has served me well throughout my life.

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Jun 18, 2019

Corey should apologize. He knows better. There's not a racist bone in my body. I've been involved in civil rights my whole career, period. Period, period.

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Jun 18, 2019

We must remember our history, but also learn from it and use it as a guide for the future.

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Jun 16, 2019

We need to ensure that every American has access to affordable healthcare. It's a basic human right.

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Jun 16, 2019

Team Biden is also watching the rise of Mayor Pete Buttigieg and his increasing poll numbers.

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Jun 10, 2019

We must invest in our people if we want to see our country thrive.

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Jun 10, 2019

We must never forget that the most important thing in life is family.

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Jun 10, 2019

Let's put our politics aside and work together to make this country great.

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Jun 10, 2019

American farmers have been crush by his tariff war with China. And no one knows that better than the folks of Iowa. You know, he thinks that being tough, he's being tough. Well, it's easy to be tough when someone else is feeling the pain…

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