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In something resembling his first staff meeting as president, Joe Biden told appointees to his new administration on Wednesday that he expects his national call for civility and unity applies to them, too: If any on his team shows disrespect to others, they'll be "fired on the spot."
Addressing the appointees via videoconference before their own swearing-in for positions not requiring Senate confirmation, Biden said: "We have such an awful lot to do but I know you. I know your heart, your dedication, your commitment to this nation. And I know you can do it. And we're going do it — by leading with one core America value: humility. And trust, collegiality, diversity, competency and family."