“As a divided country, we cannot continue in this manner. I’ve been doing this for a while, as I mentioned.
Biden informed the audience, “It’s never been this divided.” “Yes, it’s about 30 percent, but that 30 percent is heartless.”
It was Biden’s first public appearance since he left office in January. Before launching into the main topic of his speech—Social Security—he spoke to the audience in a low.
Occasionally hushed voice, sharing memories of his early years and family.
He referred to the initiative as “a sacred promise we made,” rather than merely “a government program.”
