Before we all jump into the politics of today's announcement, I want to reflect on
@JoeBiden’s extraordinary contributions to strengthen American leadership around the world over decades of his public service.
From his time as Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to his role as Vice President to his consequential leadership as President,
@JoeBiden has never wavered when it comes to American global leadership and the critical role of diplomacy, development, and democracy for revitalizing alliances around the world.
Just in the past few years, his contributions have been profound - from defending Ukraine, to bold investments in global development and global health, to confronting global hunger and humanitarian crises.
As for
@USGLC , we've been honored to host him throughout his career - including paying tribute to him as our 2013 Honoree, an award presented by John McCain. He joined us at our Iowa Foreign Policy Town Hall, our Delaware Summit with
@ChrisCoons, and as we celebrated with President George W. Bush
@BushCenter 20 years of
@PEPFAR - each time reinforcing how America plays a vital role in the world.
We join our fellow citizens in taking this moment to thank
@JoeBiden for his public service and unparalleled leadership in helping to build a better, safer world.