Biden Bits: “One Hell of a Job”…

November 13, 2023 12:07 pm EST Tiff Biden Tweets (Open Thread) Comments Off on Biden Bits: “One Hell of a Job”…
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It’s Monday…

President Biden’s public schedule for 11/13/2023:

7:45 AMOut-of-Town Pool Call Time
Out-of-Town Pool
8:00 AM
Presidential Daily Brief		The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing
Closed Press
8:30 AMIn-Town Pool Call Time
In-Town Pool
9:10 AM
Left New Castle, Delaware		The President and The First Lady depart New Castle, Delaware en route to the White House
Out-of-Town Pool
10:05 AM
Arrived at the White House		The President and The First Lady arrive at the White House
South LawnOpen Press
11:30 AM
Welcomes Stanley Cup Champs		The President welcomes the Vegas Golden Knights to the White House to celebrate their 2023 Stanley Cup victory. The Vice President attends
East RoomPre-Credentialed Media & Pooled for TV
2:00 PM
Press Briefing		Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room
4:00 PM
Biliteral Meeting		The President hosts a bilateral meeting with President Joko Widodo of Indonesia
Oval Office In-House Pool Spray

Vegas Golden Knights Tweet

From Monday…

President Biden Welcomes the Vegas Golden Knights to the White House @11:30 a.m. D.C., time (replay):

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Jake Sullivan @2:00 p.m. D.C., time:


Happy Birthday Tweet

From Friday…

The video clip shared by the U.S. Marines is 1 minute and 28 seconds long.


Union(s) Tweets

From Friday…

Show more =’s that I want this type of contract for all autoworkers.

Dayton Daily News.com said on Friday; Honda is giving American production workers an 11% pay raise. The move comes in the wake of the United Auto Workers union signaling its plans to grow its membership rolls by representing workers at new automakers, including workers at Tesla, Toyota and perhaps other automakers.

They went on to say; And the wage progression for production employees will change from a six-year progression to three years, the automaker also said. “Honda has been committed to maintaining an excellent employment experience for our production associates since we began manufacturing in America in 1979, including competitive wage and benefit packages and a work environment founded on teamwork, mutual respect, and open communication,” the company said in a statement to this newspaper. “Honda greatly values all of our associates and the many contributions they make to our customers and our communities, and over the past two years we have made a number of changes to our benefits packages, which will continue with changes to compensation for production associates at our U.S. facilities, which will take effect in January 2024.”

The video clip is 34 seconds long.

President Biden: My name is Joe Biden.

UAW President Shawn Fain: My name is Shawn Fain. I’m blessed to serve International Union UAW as President.

President Biden: I’m in Belvidere, Illinois. And, you know, the middle class built this country, but unions built the middle class. And when unions do well, everybody does well. The economy does well.

UAW President Shawn Fain: And this is what happens when working class people come together and stand together. Stand united. You know, one of the best things I’ve ever seen in my life was seeing a sitting U.S. President visiting striking workers on the picket line. That goes a long way for showing where this President stands with working class people.

President Biden: Well, I want to tell you from where I stood; you did a hell of a job, pal.

UAW President Shawn Fain: Yep, back at you.

President Biden: One hell of a job.

The video clip is 31 seconds long.

Remarks by President Biden on Delivering for Working Families and Creating Good-Paying Union Jobs | Belvidere IL

AUDIENCE MEMBER:  That shirt looks good on you!

THE PRESIDENT:  Well, I tell you —

AUDIENCE MEMBERS:  Yeah!

THE PRESIDENT:  I — I’ve worn this shirt a lot, man.  You have no idea.  I’ve been involved with the UAW longer than you were alive, man.  (Laughter and applause.)

[snip]

Look, folks, these deals are gamechangers not only for UAW workers but for all workers in America.  Just ask the folks at Toyota, which last week announced that it would significantly, finally increase wages for their workers. 

[snip]

The future of the automobile industry will be made in America by American union workers.  (Applause.)  

White House.gov. 11/09/2023.

Show more =’s health care workers are the driving force behind a growing movement to ensure workers receive a fair share of the value they’ve helped create.

Statement from President Biden on the Tentative Agreement Between the Culinary Union, MGM Resorts, Caesars Entertainment, and Wynn Resorts

Congratulations to the Culinary and Bartenders Unions who worked together in good faith towards an agreement that gives all workers the quality of life they deserve. Las Vegas has a long union history and workers have been critical to the city’s growth and success. All workers – including hospitality workers – should have good jobs with fair pay and benefits that give them the opportunity to provide for themselves and their families. As a candidate for President, I had the honor of joining Culinary Union members on the picket line and standing shoulder-to-shoulder with men and women who form the backbone of a city that brings joy to millions around the world. These workers understand better than just about anybody that a job is about more than just a paycheck. It’s about dignity. It’s about respect. Most importantly, it’s about being able to look your kid in the eye and say, ‘Honey, it’s going to be okay.’ Union members made clear that one job should be enough. Culinary Union members will have the final say on this tentative agreement, and there are still Las Vegas workers in negotiations who deserve a fair deal.  But the sacrifices made by hospitality workers, autoworkers, actors, Teamsters, writers, port workers, rail workers, and health care workers are the driving force behind a growing movement to ensure workers receive a fair share of the value they’ve helped create. This agreement will help give all workers the quality of life they deserve.

White House.gov. 11/10/2023.

From Monday…

Remarks by President Biden on Delivering for Working Families and Creating Good-Paying Union Jobs | Belvidere IL

Look, I see it differently.  I don’t look at the economy through the eyes of Wall Street or Park Avenue.  I look at it through the eyes of the people I grew up with in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and Claymont, Delaware. 

White House.gov. 11/09/2023.

Veteran’s Day Tweets

From Saturday…

The video clip is 32 seconds long.

Remarks by President Biden at the National Veterans Day Observance; the YouTube is 56 minutes and 1 second long (11/11/2021):

To all our veterans, past and present, we thank you, we honor you, and we remember always what you’ve done for us. 

[snip]

It’s an honor that not only a small percentage of Americans can claim, and one that marks those who are able to claim it as brothers and sisters.  It’s a badge of courage that unites across all ages, regardless of background — because to be a veteran is to have endured and survived challenges most Americans will never know.

[snip]

Our veterans represent the best of America.  You are the very spine of America, not just the backbone.  You’re the spine of this country.  And all of us — all of us — owe you.

And so, on Veterans Day and every day, we honor that great debt and recommit ourselves to keeping our sacred obligation as a nation to honor what you’ve done.

White House.gov. 11/11/2021.

The YouTube is 26 minutes and 53 seconds long. President Biden’s remarks begin at the 11 minute and 29 second mark. His full remarks can be found here.

From Sunday…

The video clip is 1 minute and 27 seconds long.

Every year on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we gather in this sanctuary of sacrifice to pause, to pay tribute to these patriots of the greatest fighting force in the history of the world.
 
As Commander-in-Chief, I have no higher honor.  As a father of a son who served, I have no greater privilege.

[snip]

We come together today to once again honor the generations of Americans who stood on the frontlines of freedom; to once again bear witness to the great deeds of a noble few who risked everything — everything to give us a better future — those who have always, always kept the light of liberty shining bright across the world: our veterans.  That’s not hyperbole.  Our veterans.

[snip]

Our veterans are the steel spine of this nation.  And their families, like so many of you, are the courageous heart.

Most Americans will never see the sacrifices that you, as family members, also make.  They’ll never see those holidays, those birthdays made special even with the empty seat at the dinner table. 

[snip]

So, to all the families across our nation, to all those who are grieving the loss of a loved one who wore the uniform, to all those with loved ones still missing or unaccounted for, I want to say to you: We see you, we stand with you, and we will not forget.

And just as you have kept the ultimate faith to our country, we will keep the faith with you. 

White House.gov. 11/11/2023.

Happy Diwali Tweet

From Sunday…

Show more =’s nation emerge stronger from the past few difficult years, and matters now more than ever. On this Diwali, may we reflect on the strength of our shared light and embrace the enduring spirit of this holiday and of our nation. To the more than one billion Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists celebrating in America and around the world, we wish you a happy Diwali.


Remembrance Tweet

From Sunday…

Show more =’s grief.

His full statement:

Today, Jill and I mourn the loss of 5 American service members who died when their aircraft crashed in the Mediterranean Sea during a routine training mission. Our service members put their lives on the line for our country every day.  They willingly take risks to keep the American people safe and secure. And their daily bravery and selflessness is an enduring testament to what is best in our nation. Jill and I are praying for the families and friends who have lost a precious loved one—a piece of their soul. Our entire nation shares their grief. And, during this weekend when we pause to honor our nation’s veterans, we once more affirm the sacred obligation we bear to those who volunteer to serve our nation as well as their families, caregivers, and survivors.  We pray for the families of all our fallen warriors today and every day.

White House.gov. 11/12/2023.

From the Department of Defense…

11/12/2023:

Statement From Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on a Helicopter Crash in the Mediterranean Sea:

We mourn the tragic loss of five U.S. service members during a training accident in the Mediterranean Sea late Friday evening.
 
While we continue to gather more information about this deadly crash, it is another stark reminder that the brave men and women who defend our great nation put their lives on the line each and every day to keep our country safe. They represent the best of America. We will remember their service and their sacrifice.  
 
My prayers are with the patriots we have lost today and their families, loved ones, and teammates.

Defense.gov. 11/12/2023.

11/13/2023:

DOD Identifies Army Soldiers Killed in Helicopter Crash

The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of five U.S. Army Special Operations aviation Soldiers killed during routine flight training as a result of a helicopter crash, Nov. 10, 2023 in the Mediterranean Sea. There are no indications the crash was caused by enemy / hostile actions.

The MH-60 Blackhawk was conducting aerial refueling training when the aircraft experienced an in-flight emergency resulting in the crash.

The deceased are:

Defense.gov. 11/13/2023.
  • Chief Warrant Officer 3 Stephen R. Dwyer, 38 of Clarksville, Tennessee
  • Chief Warrant Officer 2 Shane M. Barnes, 34, of Sacramento, California
  • Staff Sgt. Tanner W. Grone, 26, of Gorham, New Hampshire
  • Sgt. Andrew P. Southard, 27, of Apache Junction, Arizona
  • Sgt. Cade M. Wolfe, 24, of Mankato, Minnesota.

Our thoughts and prayers remain with the families of the fallen. The U.S. Army’s Combat Readiness Center is conducting an investigation into the incident.

For more information regarding the incident, members of the media may contact the U.S. Army Special Operations Command Public Affairs office at 910-432-6005, or by email at PAO-USASOC@socom.mil.

Defense.gov. 11/13/2023.

College Athlete Tweet

From Monday…

The video clip is 46 seconds long. I will not be providing a transcript of the remarks.

From the White House…

11/08/2023:


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