Biden Bits: Were Delighted…

Biden Tweets Christmas Logo. Image by Lenny Ghoul.

When Friday’s post was posted, President Biden tweeted 3 times. He added 6 tweets giving him a Friday Tweeting Total of 9 tweets and 0 retweets.

The YouTube is 41 minutes long. President Biden begins his remarks at the 18 minute and 55 second mark. His full remarks can be found here.


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From his remarks regarding the PACT Act:

“Sacred obligation” appears 3 times in his remarks:

President Biden: And, you know — and we have a — my colleagues have heard me say this for a long, long time.  We’ve a lot of obligations as Americans.  But we only have one sacred obligation.  Obligations of the old and the young to educate, to take care.  But only one sacred obligation, and that’s prepare those we send to war and care for them and their families when they come home from war.  And I mean that.  And I know my colleagues mean that from the bottom of our heart. 

President Biden: Now the PACT Act brings us one closer to fulfilling that sacred obligation.  It empowers the VA to move more quickly to determine if a veteran qualifies for the benefits of the law.  And the benefits are real.  They’re real benefits, like exposure screenings.  If you came back and you’re — and not in a bag, but out walking — you came back, you’re exposed, you get the screening.  It means new facilities, new research, more healthcare workers at VA hospitals.

The link shared by President Biden takes us to the VA.gov resources page that in detail explains how all veterans can access the PACT Act benefits.

From his remarks:

President Biden: I wanted to come here today — but I got to go back quickly today to the sign a few pieces of legislation — but during this PACT Act Week of Action, to spread the word that every veteran of a surviving family member knows how access to these benefits are made possible.

President Biden: I’m urging all veterans of these decades of war to enroll in the VA healthcare to get screening for toxic exposure and to promptly file your claim.

Semi-related to his remarks:

President Biden: So these are women and men who are enormously consequential to not only the physical safety of this country, but the character — the character of America.  It’s who we are.  It’s who we are.  You’re the blood, bones, sinew — you’re the backbone of America.

President Biden: Now the PACT Act brings us one closer to fulfilling that sacred obligation.  It empowers the VA to move more quickly to determine if a veteran qualifies for the benefits of the law.  And the benefits are real.  They’re real benefits, like exposure screenings.  If you came back and you’re — and not in a bag, but out walking — you came back, you’re exposed, you get the screening.  It means new facilities, new research, more healthcare workers at VA hospitals. And for families who suffer the ultimate loss, it means potential access to life insurance, tuition benefits, home loan assistance, monthly stipends.  And it’s real.  It’s not small.  It’s what we should be doing.


Saturday, President Biden posted 10 tweets and 0 retweets.

The tweet is a reference to the Inflation Reduction Act which takes effect on January 1st 2023.

Following lawsuits challenging the Biden Administrations legal authority to forgive student loan debt, the program has been paused.

The Supreme Court issued an order on December 1st 2022: Consideration of the application to vacate injunction presented to Justice Kavanaugh and by him referred to the Court is deferred pending oral argument. The application to vacate injunction is also treated as a petition for a writ of certiorari before judgment, and the petition is granted on the questions presented in the application.

Oral arguments are expected in February 2023.


The video is 52 seconds long and features remarks by President Biden; at the U.S.-Africa Business Forum held on 12/14/2022.

President Biden: Distinguished heads of state; leaders of regional and global institutions; and, of course, representatives of more than 300 companies, African and American: Welcome to Washington.

President Biden: Look, this forum is about building connections.  It’s about closing deals.  And above all, it’s about the future, our shared future.

President Biden: We saw so clearly the enormous potential that we could harness if we did it together.  And holding the first-of-its-kind summit in 2014 was a watershed moment to cement new kinds of partnerships between our nations, partnerships not to create political obligation, not — or foster dependence — its dependence, but to spur shared success — I emphasize “shared success” — and opportunity.  Because when Africa succeeds, the United States succeeds; quite frankly, the whole world succeeds as well.

President Biden: We can’t solve any of these challenges without African leadership at the table — and I’m not trying to be nice; that’s a fact — African ideas and innovation helping to shape the solutions and Africa population contributing to every step. 

President Biden: My administration’s engagement with Africa and the priority we place on these relationships began on day one.

President Biden: All of you — all of you, the deals you’ve signed, the investments we’ve made together, are concrete proof of the enduring commitment we’re making to one another, government to government, business to business, people to people


Back to his remarks on Friday:

President Biden: So, passing the Pass [sic] Act — the PACT Act was the first step of being — making sure that we leave no one behind.  We also need to pass the bipartisan government funding bill so we can deliver on the law’s promise.  There’s a little bit of a — anyway, you’ll hear it in the press.



From his Friday remarks:

President Biden: And, you know, it was pretty clear to a lot — there was a lot of discussion, as some of you remember, about these burn pits.  You all know what a burn pit is?  It’s a hole between 8 and 10 feet — as high as 12 feet deep.  The size of a football field.  A great big rectangle.  And every damn ugly thing in the world is burned in it.  Everything.  Everything.  Toxic waste.  Everything. And I’m no doctor, but it’s pretty clear a lot of guys and women are getting sick. 


Aurelie writes:

Dear President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden,

My name is Aurelie (last name redacted) and I am 10 years old. I live in Livingston, NJ, and In 5th grade. My favorite subject in school is Social Studies, Writing, and reading.

I want to visit you at the White House and meet your cat Willow and your dog Commandor. I want to see your Library because I love reading.

I hope to see you soon!

Merry Christmas!

Sincerely,

Aurelie (last name redacted).

Rosalie writes:

Dear President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden,

My name is Rosalie (last name redacted). I am 8 1/2 years old I live in Livingston, New Jersey with my mom, dad, and sister.

What did you ask Santa for Christmas?

How are Willow and Commander, what do they want for Christmas? I told Santa I wanted to meet you. Maybe you could invite me to the White House.

I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and Hope to see you soon.

Rosalie.


The video is 45 seconds long.

President Biden: Hey everybody, how are you?

The crowd says: Good [cheers].

President Biden: Jill and I are delighted to be here with you all. Look, have you found the internship worthwhile to do?

The crowd says: Yes.

President Biden: I’ve never been more optimistic in my whole life about the prospects for this country. And it’s because of your generation. You’re the most informed, and the least prejudiced, and the most engaged generation in American history. And it really matters. And we desperately need you. I’m serious. I’m totally earnest. So whatever your passion is, we need it. I really appreciate your time. I hope you had an experience you found worthwhile.



He reworded his early tweet regarding the Inflation Reduction Act.


President Biden did not tweet on Sunday.

The Biden’s held a private memorial to honor the memory of his first wife and daughter on the 50th anniversary of their deaths.


President Biden public schedule for Monday, December 19th 2022:

7:45 AM Out-of-Town Pool Call Time
Biden Residence, Wilmington, DE Out-of-Town Pool
8:00 AM The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing
Biden Residence, Wilmington, DE Closed Press
9:25 AM The President departs New Castle, Delaware en route the White House
New Castle National Guard Base Out-of-Town Pool
9:40 AM In-Town Pool Call Time
The White HouseIn-Town Pool
10:20 AM The President arrives at the White House
South Lawn Open Press
1:30 PM The President hosts a bilateral meeting with President Guillermo Lasso of Ecuador
Oval Office Restricted In-House Pool Spray
2:30 PM Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room
7:00 PM The President and The First Lady host a Hanukkah Holiday Reception
Grand Foyer Pooled for TV and Open to Pre-Credentialed Media

The press briefing:


President Biden has tweeted…

He’s got 2 tweets so far for Monday.

I’m just gonna leave those tweets alone as I’m late and have some things to do before the Committee Meeting starts…


The Hanukkah reception live feed should be posted in this evenings Note Thread.

The January 6th thread is scheduled to drop at 12:55 p.m. D.C., time.

This is an Open Thread.

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