“Make no mistake, if any object presents a threat to the safety and security of the American people I will take it down.”
/Make America Great Again: U.S. Full-Diversity Force shoots down $12 hobby balloon. Score: Enemies -$12, Taxpayers -$400,000.
Joseph “Joey” R. Biden, Jr. January 23, 2020: America Must Lead Again
As president, I will take immediate steps to renew U.S. democracy and alliances, protect the United States’ economic future, and once more have America lead the world. This is not a moment for fear. This is the time to tap the strength and audacity that took us to victory in two world wars and brought down the Iron Curtain.
Joseph, “Joey” R. Biden, Jr. February 16, 2023, address to Peking and the American Public: