The president on Wednesday delivered his first address to joint Congress
Speaking on his 99th day in office, Joe Biden touted his accomplishments so far
He said he was bringing a message of optimism and vision of what was possible
The 78-year-old, who has stuttered all his life, had three notable stumbles
He misspoke when describing child tax credits, and plans to build back better
Biden also fumbled his speech when describing his approach to Russia
My fellow Americans.
While the setting tonight is familiar, this gathering is very different a reminder of the extraordinary times we are in.
Throughout our history, Presidents have come to this chamber to speak to the Congress, to the nation, and to the world.
To declare war. To celebrate peace. To announce new plans and possibilities.
Tonight, I come to talk about crisis and opportunity.
About rebuilding our nation and revitalizing our democracy.
And winning the future for America.
As I stand here tonight just one day shy of the 100th day of my administration.
100 days since I took the oath of office, lifted my hand off our family Bible, and inherited a nation in crisis.
Bidenâs Speech to Congress: Full Transcript
President Biden unveiled a major proposal to invest in education and families, describing it as âa blue-collar blueprint to build America.â
President Biden delivered an address to a joint session of Congress at the Capitol on Wednesday night.Credit.Doug Mills/The New York Times
April 29, 2021, 12:13 a.m. ET
President Biden delivered an
The following is a transcript of his remarks.
PRESIDENT BIDEN: Thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Itâs good to be back. As Mitch and Chuck will understand, itâs good to be almost home, down the hall. Anyway, thank you all.
My fellow Americans.
While the setting tonight is familiar, this gathering is very different – a reminder of the extraordinary times we are in.
Throughout our history, Presidents have come to this chamber to speak to the Congress, to the nation, and to the world.
To declare war. To celebrate peace. To announce new plans and possibilities.
Tonight, I come to talk about crisis and opportunity.
About rebuilding our nation and revitalizing our democracy.
And winning the future for America.
As I stand here tonight just one day shy of the 100th day of my administration.
100 days since I took the oath of office, lifted my hand off our family Bible, and inherited a nation in crisis.