Joe Biden Quotes

My father used to have an expression. He'd say, 'Joey, a job is about a lot more than a paycheck. It's about your dignity. It's about respect. It's about your place in your community.'

The Middle East is hopeful. There's hope there.

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The quote suggests an optimistic view of the Middle East, emphasizing the presence of hope and potential for positive change in the region, possibly alluding to aspirations for peace, stability, or progress.

For too long in this society, we have celebrated u... -Joe Biden

For too long in this society, we have celebrated unrestrained individualism over common community.

We don't want two-tier people in America. Those wh... -Joe Biden

We don't want two-tier people in America. Those who are legal but not citizens, and citizens.

I believe the American people have a genuine and justifiable fear of government intrusion in what they instinctively know is going to be an ever more intrusive world.

Corruption is a cancer: a cancer that eats away at a citizen's faith in democracy, diminishes the instinct for innovation and creativity; already-tight national budgets, crowding out important national investments. It wastes the talent of entire generations. It scares away investments and jobs.

The effects of climate change are real and must be... -Joe Biden

The effects of climate change are real and must be acted on.

My dad used to have an expression - 'It is the lucky person who gets up in the morning, puts both feet on the floor, knows what they are about to do, and thinks it still matters.'

I graduated from the University of Delaware with a... -Joe Biden

I graduated from the University of Delaware with a double major in history and political science.

The devastating punch we took on September 11th st... -Joe Biden

The devastating punch we took on September 11th still reverberates throughout American society.

For any young democracy, the most difficult but important step is burying the legacy of tyranny and establishing an economy and a government and institutions that abide by the rule of law. Every country faces challenges to the rule of law, including my own.

I used to say to my late wife, 'I have great faith... -Joe Biden

I used to say to my late wife, 'I have great faith in the American people.'

I have 'Parents' magazine in my home.

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This quote simply mentions the presence of "Parents" magazine in the speaker's home, implying an interest in parenting-related topics and resources.

In the good old days when I was a senator, I was m... -Joe Biden

In the good old days when I was a senator, I was my own man.

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This quote reflects nostalgia and a sense of personal independence. It suggests that during the speaker's time as a senator, they enjoyed a sense of autonomy and self-determination, highlighting a contrast with their current circumstances.

Fighting corruption is not just good governance. I... -Joe Biden

Fighting corruption is not just good governance. It's self-defense. It's patriotism.

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This quote asserts that combating corruption goes beyond merely good governance; it is an act of self-defense and a manifestation of patriotism. It implies that fighting corruption is a duty and a patriotic responsibility.

Quite frankly, Russian aggression in Ukraine and its illegal occupation of Crimea remind us that we still have a good deal more work to do to guarantee the strategic vision of a Europe whole, free and at peace.

You've got to reach a hand of friendship across th... -Joe Biden

You've got to reach a hand of friendship across the aisle and across philosophies in this country.

We're going to be OK because of the American people. They have more grit, determination and courage than you can imagine.

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.

Our future cannot depend on the government alone. The ultimate solutions lie in the attitudes and the actions of the American people.

When my first semester grades came out, my mom and... -Joe Biden

When my first semester grades came out, my mom and dad told me I wouldn't be playing football.

My dad always said, 'Champ, the measure of a man is not how often he is knocked down, but how quickly he gets up.'

The 21st century is going to be the American century. Because we lead not only by the example of our power, but by the power of our example. That is the history of the journey of America.

America doesn't have health insurance.

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This quote makes a statement about the state of health insurance in America. While the context and intention behind this quote are unclear, it might reflect a perspective that suggests the inadequacies or challenges within the American health insurance system, potentially pointing towards a need for reform or improvement.