Biden accuses GOP of potential government shutdown.
OAN’s Abril Elfi
3:09 PM – Sunday, September 24, 2023
President Joe Biden attributed the government shutdown and political violence to a faction of “extreme Republicans,” placing blame on their failure to reach an agreement in Congress.
The 46th president and Vice President Kamala Harris delivered speeches at the CBC Foundation’s 52nd Annual Legislative Conference National Town Hall awards dinner.
During his address, Biden issued a warning that if Republicans in Congress fail to take action, America will bear the consequences.
“Let’s be clear: if the government shuts down, that means members of the Congress — members of the U.S. military are going to have to continue to work and not get paid,” Biden said. “A government shutdown can affect everything from food safety to cancer research to Head Start for children.”
Biden emphasized that funding the government is a fundamental responsibility of Congress and accused “extreme Republicans” of breaking a previous debt ceiling agreement that included spending limits.
According to GOP House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, House Republicans are actively discussing and planning to move forward with a package of appropriations measures this week in order to gain support for a short-term continuing resolution to keep the government functioning smoothly.
“That’s our plan,” McCarthy said. “If we’re able to get 45 more days, just like a stop-gap, and get the rest of our business done, it would be very productive.”
The president also addressed the upcoming 2024 presidential race, highlighting the ongoing battle for America’s soul and the threat to democracy.
Biden asserted that Americans no longer doubt the current and future jeopardy faced by the United States’ democracy.
Furthermore, Biden, 80, responded to discussions about his age and fitness for office.
“When I came to office, this nation was flat on its back,” Biden said. “I knew what to do. I vaccinated the nation and rebuilt the economy. When Russia invaded Ukraine. I knew what to do. I rebuilt NATO. And brought our alliance to rally the world. And above all, when democracy was taken I knew what to do.”
When addressing political division and violence, the president once again placed blame on Trump and his “MAGA Republican base.”
“That’s the greatest terrorist: domestic. Because far too often, it’s still the case, you can get killed or attacked walking on the streets of America just because you’re black or because you’re wearing a symbol of your faith … I want the entire nation to join me in sending the strongest, clearest, most powerful message possible that political violence in America is never, never, never acceptable in our democracy. Never. Because democracy is at stake,” he said. “Let there be no question Donald Trump and his MAGA Republicans are determined to spread anger, hate, and division. They seek power at all costs, they’re determined to destroy this democracy. I can not watch that happen, nor can you. And I’ll always defend, protect and fight for our democracy.”
During his speech, Biden mistakenly mispronounced rapper LL Cool J’s name and quickly corrected himself.
Biden has a history of using the term “boy” when referring to Black men, which has been criticized by prominent Black conservative commentators. Earlier this year, Biden referred to Governor Wes Moore (D-Md.), Maryland’s first Black governor, as “boy.”
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Who did President Biden blame for political division and violence, and what did he refer to them as
President Joe Biden attributed the government shutdown and political violence to a faction of “extreme Republicans,” placing blame on their failure to reach an agreement in Congress. The 46th president and Vice President Kamala Harris delivered speeches at the CBC Foundation’s 52nd Annual Legislative Conference National Town Hall awards dinner. During his address, Biden issued a warning that if Republicans in Congress fail to take action, America will bear the consequences. He emphasized that funding the government is a fundamental responsibility of Congress and accused “extreme Republicans” of breaking a previous debt ceiling agreement that included spending limits.
According to GOP House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, House Republicans are actively discussing and planning to move forward with a package of appropriations measures this week in order to gain support for a short-term continuing resolution to keep the government functioning smoothly. McCarthy stated that if they are able to get 45 more days, it would be productive in getting the rest of their business done.
President Biden also addressed the upcoming 2024 presidential race, highlighting the ongoing battle for America’s soul and the threat to democracy. He asserted that Americans no longer doubt the current and future jeopardy faced by the United States’ democracy. Furthermore, Biden responded to discussions about his age and fitness for office, stating that he has proven his capabilities in leading the nation and addressing major challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and international conflicts.
When addressing political division and violence, the president once again placed blame on former President Donald Trump and his ”MAGA Republican” base. Biden referred to them as the “greatest terrorist: domestic” and emphasized the need to send a strong message that political violence is never acceptable in a democracy. He accused Trump and his supporters of spreading anger, hate, and division, and stated that they are determined to destroy the democracy.
During his speech, Biden mistakenly mispronounced rapper LL Cool J’s name but quickly corrected himself. This minor slip-up did not detract from the overall message and importance of his address.
In conclusion, President Biden’s speech at the CBC Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference National Town Hall highlighted key issues such as the government shutdown, political violence, and the battle for democracy. He called on Republicans
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