You had cars - remember cars - not just old jalopies, cars - modern cars, new cars - lined up for miles and miles just to get a box of food put in the back of their car for their families. Barely 3 million people had been fully vaccinated. It’s not a campaign speech it’s a speech about the future of this country. Think - I want you to really think about this. Just think back: Remember what it was like when I came to office - we came into office. And most importantly, we’re not only changing this country, we’re transforming it. I want you to know why: because you got a story to tell. So, tell me - tell me: Who matters more in America?įolks, I’m looking forward to this campaign. But if this room didn’t show up for work tomorrow or Monday, the whole country would come to a grinding halt. (Laughter.) No, think about this in a literal sense. This is not a criticism of them, but if the investment bankers in this country went on strike tomorrow, no one would much notice in this room. If the investment - the investment bankers in this country - think about it (inaudible). THE PRESIDENT: And let me tell you something - millwrights as well. (Applause.)Įlectricians, carpenters, ironworkers, steelworkers, laborers, bricklayers, plumbers, pipe fitters, police officers, firefighters, educators, nurses, painters, airline workers, custodians, transit workers, steel- and metalworkers, grocery store workers, hotel workers, so many others. The middle class built this country, and you built the middle class. I’ve been saying this for a long time, long before I ran for president. Look, folks, I’ve said many times: Wall Street didn’t build America, you did. Look, I want to thank Kamala for all she’s doing to fight for working families. I promised you I would be.īut what I’m really proud about - what I’m really proud about is being re-elected the most pro-union president in history. I’m proud to be the most pro-union president in American history. You know, there are a lot of politicians in this country who can’t say the word “union.” (Applause.) But you know I’m not one of them. Coming this early, it’s going to make a gigantic difference in this campaign. (Applause.)Īnd I’m more - excuse me for getting a little emotional - I’m more honored by your endorsement than - (applause) - than you can imagine. (Applause.) I told you when I ran for President I’d have your back. I look out in this crowd, and I see a lot of old friends, a lot of folks - as they say in Claymont, Delaware - who brung me to the dance. (Applause.) Because we’re coming together. And this week, for the first time I’m aware of, the AFL-CIO endorsed this early and every union as well. THE PRESIDENT: Let me - let me just say one thing very seriously: You know, I think this is the first time - and I’ve been around, as I said, a while - in history where, last week, every single environmental organization endorsed me. I - I’m not - I’m not saying - I’m not saying -ĪUDIENCE MEMBERS: Four more years! Four more years! Four more years! (Applause.)įolks, if I can go off script for a second here, I want to say something: You know, I’ve been doing this a long time, but I’ve never felt the sense of camaraderie and pride that I feel today in this year. And I want to thank Liz - President Liz Shuler, who’s been a friend of mine for a long, long time and all of you. (Applause.)Īnd, David, thank you for that introduction. A Philly girl, a card-carrying member of union. I’m Jill Biden’s husband and damn proud of it. (Applause.)įolks, it feels good to be home. THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Philadelphia! (Applause.) Hello, organized labor, union labor! (Applause.) There’s labor, and there’s union labor. Get Involved Show submenu for “Get Involved””.The White House Show submenu for “The White House””.Office of the United States Trade Representative.Office of Science and Technology Policy.Executive Offices Show submenu for “Executive Offices””. ![]() Administration Show submenu for “Administration””.
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