Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 11, 2017
Folks don't just feel like they know Joe, the politician. They feel like they know the person.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama reflects on the personal connection people have with Joe Biden.

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