At this hour, our democracy's under unprecedented assault, unlike anything we've seen in modern times. An assault on the citadel of liberty, the Capitol itself.

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The number one job facing the middle class. And it happens to be, as Barack says, a three-letter word: Jobs. J-O-B-S.

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I was not an activist. by Joe Biden

I was not an activist.

I'm not big on flak jackets and tie-dyed shirts. You know, that's... by Joe Biden

I'm not big on flak jackets and tie-dyed shirts. You know, that's not me.

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If you're in a confined aircraft; when one person sneezes, it goe... by Joe Biden

If you're in a confined aircraft; when one person sneezes, it goes all the way through the aircraft.

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The spread of nuclear weapons is the greatest threat facing the country-and I would argue facing humanity.

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The spirit of Thanksgiving rests in our recognizing the blessings in our lives, and as we all take stock, I hope you will join me in expressing sincerest thanks to our soldiers serving in harm's way in Iraq, Afghanistan, and around the world. May God bless you on this day of thanks, and may God protect our troops.

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Don't be intimidated by power, wealth or station, character alone... by Joe Biden

Don't be intimidated by power, wealth or station, character alone makes all the difference.

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Resist the temptation to ascribe motive, because you really don't know - and it gets in the way of being able to reach a consensus on things that matter to you and to many other people.

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Do not tell me your values. Just give me pocket money, I would... by Joe Biden

Do not tell me your values. Just give me pocket money, I would say how much you are worth

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Well, I thought the deal was, when you went to work for the government you weren't supposed to make money!

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America doesn't have health insurance. by Joe Biden

America doesn't have health insurance.

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

In my neighborhood, when you've got something to say to a guy, you look him in the eye and you say it to him.

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

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

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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.

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Let's just be smart this time. I'm looking for smart. by Joe Biden

Let's just be smart this time. I'm looking for smart.

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Folks, you're the reason that the automobile industry is back. Whether it was the wage freezes, the plant closures, folks, you sacrificed to keep your companies open. Because of your productivity, the combined auto companies have committed to invest another $23 billion in expansion in America.

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No matter how you cut it, this real debate on personal accounts is about the legitimacy of Social Security; it's not about the solvency of Social Security.

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I always wonder when it was that I was embraced. by Joe Biden

I always wonder when it was that I was embraced.

Presumptuous for me to say, but at least - at a minimum - I've been able to influence the direction of the Democratic Party on foreign policy. And I've been relatively - presumptuous to say - relatively successful legislatively in the Senate, being able to win a lot of Republican friends, and being able to cross the aisle.

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