Joseph Robinette Biden

“ The United States must renew its enduring advantages so that we can meet today's challenges from a position of strength. We will build back better our economic foundations; reclaim our place in international institutions; lift up our values at home and speak out to defend them around the world; modernize our military capabilities, while leading first with diplomacy; and revitalize America's unmatched network of alliances and partnerships. ”

“ We will modernize our national security institutions and processes, while ensuring we take advantage of the full diversity of talents required to address today's complex challenges. And in everything we do, we will aim to make life better, safer, and easier for working families in America.
The crises we face are daunting. But America is undaunted. Throughout our history, Americans have turned periods of crisis into times of renewal and opportunity. The same is true today. We have a chance not just to build back, but to build back better. ”

“ In my inaugural address, I committed to engage with the world once again, not to meet yesterday's challenges, but today's and tomorrow's.
Our world is at an inflection point. Global dynamics have shifted. New crises demand our attention. ”

“ I believe we are in the midst of an historic and fundamental debate about the future direction of our world. There are those who argue that, given all the challenges we face, autocracy is the best way forward. And there are those who understand that democracy is essential to meeting all the challenges of our changing world. ”

“ And as we do this work, we must also demonstrate clearly to the American people that leading the world isn’t an investment we make to feel good about ourselves. It's how we ensure the American people are able to live in peace, security, and prosperity. ”

“ We will renew our commitment to global development and international cooperation, while also making smart, disciplined investments in our national defense. We will address the crises of today while promoting resilience, innovation, competitiveness, and truly shared prosperity for the future. We will recommit to realizing our ideals. ”