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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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Feb 23, 2009

The Tamil people there have been indiscriminately killed, disappeared, kidnapped, raped, and otherwise persecuted.

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Feb 6, 2009

I'm going to stick with my gut feeling, and my gut tells me that I should take a chance on Senator Obama.

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Jan 20, 2009

My memory is not as good as Justice Roberts', Chief Justice Roberts' is.

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Jan 20, 2009

Tonight, I'm going to be visiting a lot -- a lot of balls. I just want you to know the thing that frightens me is not getting up here and speaking to you all.

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Jan 19, 2009

There is no greater honor than having his son serve in Iraq, even more of an honor than being vice president of the United States.

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Jan 14, 2009

I believe there are opportunities to find and build common security interests between the United States and Russia.

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Jan 14, 2009

France is a founding member of NATO and a major contributor to its operations. We would expect France's new responsibilities to reflect the significance of its contributions throughout NATO's history, and to strengthen the European role…

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Jan 14, 2009

Fully consistent with acquisition reform, we must continue to demand complete elimination of earmarks, and transparency into congressionally-directed changes.

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Jan 14, 2009

I believe we need a comprehensive civil-military plan, backed by the troops and resources necessary to implement it, in order to prevail in Afghanistan.

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Jan 14, 2009

I continue to believe that acquisition reform at DOD is critical.

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Jan 14, 2009

The President-elect has clearly stated his intent to direct the closure of the detention camp at Guantanamo Bay.

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Jan 14, 2009

I was pleased to read reports yesterday of Senator Biden's pledge that the incoming administration will not withdraw troops in a manner that will threaten Iraqi security.

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Jan 12, 2009

The United States today should be heavily engaged in helping to promote stable and transparent energy trade in Europe.

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Jan 12, 2009

The complex issue of Eurasian energy requires high-level U.S. attention and engagement.

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Jan 12, 2009

Vigorous U.S. engagement to promote opening of trans-Caspian energy trade and investment is an important priority for U.S. interests.

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Jan 12, 2009

[t]he imprisonment and legal proceedings against Khodorkovsky have violated virtually every canon of fairness and legality.

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Jan 12, 2009

[th]e Putin government has selectively and ruthlessly utilized its prosecutorial powers to silence incipient rivals and thereby intimidate other potential opponents.

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Jan 12, 2009

The Obama administration will seek greater contributions from our NATO allies in Afghanistan.

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Jan 12, 2009

President-elect Obama and I believe that Afghanistan and the Pakistani border are the central front in the war on terror.

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Jan 5, 2009

I think it's always good to talk to -- to talk to the -- the requisite members of Congress. I think it was just a mistake.

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Jan 5, 2009

I think it's always good to talk to the requisite Members of Congress. I think it was just a mistake.

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Dec 31, 2008

Economists rarely agree, but, on this score, there's overwhelming agreement that we need a robust and sustained economic recovery package. The greater threat to our economy lies in doing too little, rather than in not doing enough.

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Dec 31, 2008

Economists rarely agree but on this score there is overwhelming agreement that we need a robust and sustained economic recovery package. The greater threat to our economy lies in doing too little rather than in not doing enough.

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