Joseph Biden actually said...

"There is no place for political violence in America, period, none, ever."

"For a long time, we have reassured ourselves that American democracy is guaranteed, but it is not. We have to defend it, protect it, stand up for it, each and every one of us."

"this is a president, though, who will try to express an optimistic tone, as I said, the White House saying that he really does still remain that congenital optimist who believes America`s best days ar..."

"the threats facing our democracy and the importance of combating those threats today."