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On the recordSeptember 9, 2015
I don't think any man or woman should run for president unless number one, they know exactly why they would want to be president, number two, they can look folks out there and say I promise you, you have my whole heart, my whole soul, my energy, my passion to do this and I'll be lying if I said that I knew I was there.
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Joe Biden
Democratic · Delaware

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Joe Biden emphasizes the emotional impact of running for president and the need for commitment.

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