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In spite of the president's phone call, I remained a vocal critic of the Bush administration's foreign policy priorities through that summer because I didn't trust most of the people he had around him. The civilians in the Department of Defense were unlike any I'd ever seen. They seemed to think our nation was so powerful that we could simply impose our will on the rest of the world with almost no ill consequence. It seemed to me that Rumsfeld and his chief deputy at Defense, Paul Wolfowitz, were so totally in thrall to that conservative think-tank-generated ideology that they were steering the president down a dangerous path. And they were so intent on overturning President Clinton's foreign policy initiatives that they were losing sight of the bigger goal, which was keeping America safe at home and engaged in doing good in the world. (Joe Biden)
These were al-Qaeda fighters, the first I'd ever seen up close, and they looked like badasses. As I passed on the outskirts of the grid, many of the prisoners stared directly at me. None of them cowered. I've been in a lot of prisons, but these guys showed a ferocity and a hatred unlike any I'd ever seen. View quote
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The rest of the world is wondering what's going on... Eight years of this and I think we'll have a phenomenal dislocation occur around the world. I think you'll see the end of NATO and a whole range of other things... View quote
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We cannot let this, we've never allowed any crisis from the Civil War straight through to the pandemic of 17, all the way around, 16, we have never, never let our democracy sakes second fiddle, way they, we can both have a democracy and elections and, at the same time, correct the public health. View quote
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If you have a problem figuring out whether you're for me or Trump, then you ain't black. View quote
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My fellow Americans, the people of this nation have spoken. They have delivered us a clear victory. A convincing victory. A victory for "We the People." We have won with the most votes ever cast for a presidential ticket in the history of this nation - 74 million. I am humbled by the trust and confidence you have placed in me. I pledge to be a President who seeks not to divide, but to unify. Who doesn't see Red and Blue states, but a United States. And who will work with all my heart to win the confidence of the whole people.For that is what America is about: The people. And that is what our Administration will be about.I sought this office to restore the soul of America. To rebuild the backbone of the nation - the middle class. To make America respected around the world again and to unite us here at home. It is the honor of my lifetime that so many millions of Americans have voted for this vision. And now the work of making this vision real is the task of our time. View quote
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There's no reason someone needs a weapon of war with 100 rounds, 100 bullets, that can be fired from that weapon. Nobody needs that, nobody needs that. View quote
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I give you my word as a Biden: If you make under $400,000 a year, I'll never raise your taxes one cent. View quote
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But, I'm going to make those at the top start to pay their share in taxes. View quote
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It's only fair. View quote
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At least 55 corporations in America didn't pay a single penny in federal income tax last year. That's got to change-and my Build Back Better Agenda will get it done. (Joe Biden)
Don't kid yourself: The pain and scars from that day run deep. I said it many times and it's no more true or real than when we think about the events of January 6th: We are in a battle for the soul of America. A battle that, by the grace of God and the goodness and gracious - and greatness of this nation, we will win. Believe me, I know how difficult democracy is. And I'm crystal clear about the threats America faces. But I also know that our darkest days can lead to light and hope.
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The idea that we're going to send in offensive equipment and have planes and tanks and trains going in with American pilots and American crews, just understand ... that's called World War III, okay? Let's get it straight here, guys. We will not fight the third world war in Ukraine. View quote
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The idea that we're going to make a judgment that is going to say that no one can make the judgment to choose to abort a child, based on a decision by the Supreme Court, I think goes way overboard. View quote
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That old saying, "All that needs to be said has already been said, but I'm going to say it again.”. View quote
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After Columbine, after Sandy Hook, after Charleston, after Orlando, after Las Vegas, after Parkland, nothing has been done. This time, that can't be true. This time, we must actually do something. The issue we face is one of conscience and common sense. View quote
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My recollection is - and I'd have to confirm this - but I don't recall paying any money to go to law school. View quote
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I was kind of secretly hoping one of my kids would go out and make a million bucks. So when they put me in a home, at least I'll have a window with a view. View quote
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I exaggerate when I'm angry, but I've never gone around telling people things that aren't true about me. View quote
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In the middle of a recession, where we're just climbing out of it, where the economy -unemployment is still at 9.7 percent, the idea of raising taxes and reducing spending is a prescription for disaster. View quote
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Let's just be smart this time. I'm looking for smart. (Joe Biden)
If you need more than 10 rounds to hunt, and some argue they hunt with that many rounds, you shouldn't be hunting. If you can't get the deer in 3 shots, you shouldn't be hunting. You are an embarrassment. View quote
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The White House isn't the place to learn how to deal with international crisis, the balance of power, war and peace, and the economic future of the next generation. View quote
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During the 60's, I was, in fact, very concerned about the civil rights movement. View quote
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If you're in a confined aircraft; when one person sneezes, it goes all the way through the aircraft. View quote
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