Joseph Biden actually said...

"He wants to see the Senate take up those bills that recently passed the House. Those are bills that would basically expand and strengthen background checks."

"I hope so. I've still got to count the votes."

"The House will vote that D.C. statehood should become a reality."

"D.C. residents pay as much or more in taxes as everyone else in the country. They do jury duty. They fight in wars. They vote for president. They do all the other things that all U.S. citizens do, but..."