Full text: Biden s speech before a joint session of Congress
April 28, 2021 / 11:51 PM / CBS News Watch: Biden gives first address to Congress
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.
100 days since I took the oath of office, lifted my hand off our family Bible, and inherited a nation in crisis.
Now, after just 100 days, I can report to the nation: America is on the move again.
And thanks to the extraordinary leadership of Speaker Pelosi and Majority Leader Schumer – and with the overwhelming support of the American people – Democrats, Independents, and Republicans – we did act.
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.
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President Joe Biden’s Speech to Joint Session of Congress | NewsNOW from FOX
President Biden, in his first address to a joint session of Congress Wednesday night, laid out his vision for America, through a slew of policy proposals and a legislative wish list, while vowing to work with both Republicans and Democrats to deliver on his agenda. Biden delivered his address, which lasted just over an hour, from the House chamber Wednesday night, outlining proposals from continuing to address the coronavirus pandemic, to his jobs package, to universal preschool, healthcare, immigration reform, gun control, foreign policy and more. NewsNOW from FOX | Raw & unfiltered. Non-stop breaking news & live events.
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