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Joe Biden
@joebiden· Democratic · DE· Oct 4, 2021

Democracy does not happen by accident. We have to defend it, fight for it, strengthen it, renew it.

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Joe Biden
@joebiden· Democratic · DE· Oct 4, 2021

respect for human rights and strong democratic institutions are key elements of our strategic partnership and values enshrined in our constitutions.

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Joe Biden
@joebiden· Democratic · DE· Oct 4, 2021

The United States and the world's leading democracies stand united against forced labor.

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Joe Biden
@joebiden· Democratic · DE· Oct 4, 2021

Despite the governing coalition's claims that the bill is intended to prevent Russian and Chinese companies from acquiring Polish media companies, it is clear passage of this bill would erode democratic principles and further shrink the…

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Joe Biden
@joebiden· Democratic · DE· Oct 4, 2021

Not only are Republicans refusing to do their job, they`re threatening to use the power, their power, to prevent us from doing our job, saving the economy from a catastrophic event. I think quite frankly, it`s hypocritical, dangerous and…

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Joe Biden
@joebiden· Democratic · DE· Oct 4, 2021

As long as it persists, I will take every opportunity to demand an end to the bias, to insist on the fair treatment of Israel, like any other country, and the elevation of genuine human rights challenges on the Council's agenda.

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Joe Biden
@joebiden· Democratic · DE· Oct 4, 2021

We are clearly at a critical juncture with regard to Russia. There still may be a window to deter Putin from deciding to invade Ukraine.

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Joe Biden
@joebiden· Democratic · DE· Oct 4, 2021

Spain shares our overarching goal to support a peaceful democratic transition in Venezuela, through free and fair presidential and parliamentary elections.

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Joe Biden
@joebiden· Democratic · DE· Oct 4, 2021

Defaulting on the debt would lead to self-inflicted wound that takes our economy over a cliff and risk jobs and retirement savings, social Security benefits, salaries for service members, benefits for veterans, not only are Republicans…

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Joe Biden
@joebiden· Democratic · DE· Oct 4, 2021

The United States, together with our European partners, continues to support Serbia's development as a modern, prosperous, European country, at peace with its neighbors.

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Joe Biden
@joebiden· Democratic · DE· Oct 4, 2021

I was able to close the deal at 99 percent of my party. Two, two people. That`s still underway. I don`t think there`s been a president who`s been able to close deals that`s been in a position where he has only 50 votes in the Senate and a…

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Joe Biden
@joebiden· Democratic · DE· Oct 4, 2021

I hope not. I was pleased the Senate rejected the Sejm's legislation restricting foreign media ownership. This bill undermines the trust of investors and calls into question Poland's commitment to democratic principles as it threatens…

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Joe Biden
@joebiden· Democratic · DE· Oct 3, 2021

it is up to the current president to decide whether to assert it.

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Joe Biden
@joebiden· Democratic · DE· Oct 3, 2021

I've got to have both, the roads and bridges infrastructure package, and the health and education and childcare package.

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Joe Biden
@joebiden· Democratic · DE· Oct 3, 2021

But we're going to have to come down, from $3.5 trillion, to maybe $2 trillion.

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Joe Biden
@joebiden· Democratic · DE· Oct 3, 2021

Republicans in Congress, what they`re doing today is so reckless and dangerous. Quite frankly, it`s hypocritical, dangerous and disgraceful. Their obstruction and irresponsibility knows absolutely no bounds.

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Joe Biden
@joebiden· Democratic · DE· Oct 3, 2021

We`ve been patient, but our patience is wearing thin. And your refusal has cost all of us.

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Joe Biden
@joebiden· Democratic · DE· Oct 3, 2021

I don't think they're appropriate tactics. But it happens to everybody from the only people doesn't happen to people who have Secret Service standing around. So it's part of the process.

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