Political Quotes

“I particularly want to say a few words about Joe Biden. He has had an extraordinary career in the Senate, and he is going to be an extraordinary asset for President-elect Barack Obama. Senator Obama, the President-elect, said very clearly why he chose Joe Biden. He said that when the tough decisions come, and they will come quickly and often, Joe Biden is the guy he wants in the room with him. And I think that choice was extraordinarily inspired because no one can bring the breadth of knowledge and experience, not only with respect to the Senate but with respect to domestic policy and indeed international policy, as Joe Biden. The other thing Joe brings to this great challenge of the country is his profound decency and sense of fairness and his commitment to make sure America is still a place of opportunity for all citizens. Those values were shaped in Scranton, PA, where he grew up. They were shaped by his mother and father. His mother, Jean Finnegan Biden, is still an inspiration to him today, and I am sure one of the reasons he is the guy who should be in the room with the President is because if he needs advice, his mother is still there, and I think that is something he cherishes.”