![]() The fact of the matter - we always say, “This is the most important election,” but the truth of the matter is: This election - this off-year election is going to matter a great deal. It’s going to shape our country for decades to come. (Applause.)įive days! Five days until one of the most important elections in our lifetime. Well, look - look - by the way, our friends in Los Angeles, we need to elect Karen Bass, by the way, mayor. And I’ve been talking to - (applause) - by the way, I’ve been talking with Brittney’s wife, and we’re in constant contact. THE PRESIDENT: I’m trying to bring her home. And -ĪUDIENCE MEMBER: Bring Brittney Griner home! The other team is looking to do some things that don’t allow for the way in which we count our votes. They’re going to determine whether our democracy is sustained. Look, we need to reelect Mike, and we need to reelect all the Democrats who were mentioned for statehouse -Ī Philly girl huh? She has her sign saying, “Philly Girl.” (Applause.)Īnd - but all kidding aside, you know, all the state legislative races, all the local races, they are critically, critically, critically important. (Applause.) And - and he’s fighting to protect democracy. Rebuilding our infrastructure, protecting Social Security and Medicare. He lowers costs for families, caring for our veterans, protecting the environment. THE PRESIDENT: It’s great to be with Congressman Mike. You know - you know, the fact of the matter is that -ĪUDIENCE MEMBER: (Inaudible.) (Applause.) ![]() And now I understand why there wasn’t any room. They couldn’t get in, and they had to go home. (Sees audience member with IBEW t-shirt.) IBEW, yeah. And, you know, they told me there were something like four or five hundred who couldn’t get in. Well - (laughs) - it’s great to be with Congressman Levin. Hello, Oceanside! (Applause.) Hello, hello, hello. Well, folks, I tell you what - (applause) - it’s great to see such a wonderful crowd. Now, you can take care of all this, right, you guys? You’re going to take care of it all? All right. Now, I have to start off - my mother would be very upset if I had my - you never have your back to someone when you speak. (Applause.) Well, thank you, thank you, thank you.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |