Remarks on his build back better the economy. Ss he talks about fighting systemic racism through his economic plan and takes questions from reporters. This runs an hour. Mr. Biden good afternoon, everyone. It is great to be here and back where i want to thank William Jefferson for having us here. In delaware, everyone knew who hicks was. He was involved in social justice issues and politics in the state for a long time and was very much engaged back in the days when doctor king was assassinated and the city was in flames. He was a good friend. A good friend. I want to thank him. I used to work on the east i used to work on the east side and i got to know hicks very well because he did a lot of work over there as well and folks here at this center are doing gods work. This Community Center gives people hope and a place to belong i saw hope as a senator when i watch my son become attorney general, beau biden, he would attend mass at sacred heart just up the street and then walk with his
Frmr v. P. Biden in case youre wondering, im on my back porch in our madeup studio and its hot as the devil and thats why i dont have a coat and tie on. I wish we were together this year in differt circumstances. Separated by the deadly virus, more than 100,000 lives lost and millions out of work. And once again, the words i cant breathe echoing in our ears. As we watched the brutal killing of george floyd. It is time to take a hard and uncomfortable look at the truth. Its time to face the deep and systemic wound of racism in our nation. Nothing about this is easy. Or comfortable. We cant allow this scab over once more without treating the underlying injury. Ive said from the beginning that the soul of this nation is at stake and that is why im running for president and why i stand united with everything single democrat behind our mission to beat donald trump and restore real leadership to the white house. But we have to do a lot more than just beat donald trump. We have to keep the ho
That has now gone on to be the acting chief of staff. Where is Mick Mulvaney . Mick, stand up, please. [applause] we are very proud of you, mick. Alright. Tomorrow, 205 years ago, the british troops after burning down the capital, they attacked fort mchenry right here in baltimore. A small force of american soldiers defended the fort. Like the rest of our countrys patriots, they fought for freedom, liberty, and against tyranny. The odds against them were vast. But they did not break under the onslaught of the british bombs. No, the next morning, they lowered their tattered metal flex battle flags, and in defiance, raised a large 30 by 40 foot flag in its place. The message was clear for all to see. Fort mchenry was still standing. Ues its defenders fought for worse still standing, and they were the tory us. They were victorious. Key witnessed this special moment, inspiring him to capture a significant in a poem whose lyrics later became the starspangled banner. O say, does that starspa
Wellingtonian Connah Podmore has been announced the winner of the 2023 Parkin Drawing Prize and $25,000 - sponsored by Chris Parkin, arts patron, and philanthropist. <img src='https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2308/3d0fda8ae5331b969887.jpeg' .