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Andrew Young: "Ray Charles said it best" when he added to 'America the Beautiful': "'Heroes proved in liberating strife, who more than self their country loved and mercy more than life...America, may God thy gold refine'" "That is a promise fulfilled in the life of" Joe Biden

Like Jimmy Valvano said, “Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.” And like @POTUS says, “keep the faith.”

For countless years, countless lives will be better because of what everyone who’s a part of this family did for others. Except for marrying @MeganApper, I’ve never been more proud of anything than being a part of this team.

It’s been almost 6 years since the Biden campaign launched in a U Street WeWork and every pundit counted us out. And almost 5 years since Joe Biden won the primary. Just over 4 years since Joe Biden won what remains the record number of votes for any American candidate.

It has been exactly two years since I started at @USTreasury and I could not be more grateful for my experience at this incredibly smart institution. 🥲

"President Joe Biden is ending his time in office as he began, with a burst of executive actions" "Biden’s actions have been far-reaching, touching nearly every area of government" "commutations and pardons, reserving more land," forgiving debt washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/…

.@POTUS: "I am commuting the sentences of nearly 2,500 people convicted of non-violent drug offenses who are serving disproportionately long sentences" "I have now issued more individual pardons and commutations than any president in U.S. history." whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

Thank you, President Biden. You were absolutely right when you stated last night that: "An oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power and influence that threatens our entire democracy, our basic rights & freedoms." This is the defining issue of our time.

.@axios: 📜 1 for the road: Biden farewell "warning of 'the dangerous concentration of power in the hands of a very few ultrawealthy people'" "'May you all be the keeper of the flame. May you keep the faith. I love America. You love it, too.'" #story8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">axios.com/newsletters/ax… #axiosam

.@AP: @POTUS gave "stark warnings about an 'oligarchy' of the ultra-wealthy taking root in the country and a 'tech-industrial complex' that is infringing on Americans’ rights and the future of democracy." apnews.com/article/joe-bi…

Joe Biden said we must keep the flame of justice and democracy and stand against the greedy oligarchy. YES!

We’re sad to see you go, but the legacy you've created will impact our society for years to come. Job well done, Mr. President, and thank you for your service!

Joe Biden told the truth tonight and it's good that he did

In his final week as VP 8 years ago, Biden spoke about the “fourth Industrial Revolution” and disruptive economic impacts as technology replaced workers. Now in final week as POTUS, he is warning of risks of technology, especially AI, to our democracy and system of government

more specifically, he warns of a tech-industrial complex.

"Today an oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power and influence that literally threatens our entire democracy." - President Biden in his farewell address.

Our friend @PressSec @K_JeanPierre just delivered a heartfelt final press briefing at the White House. I know I’m not alone when I say how proud I am of Karine for all she’s achieved and how fiercely she’s stood by President Biden. There’s no one I’d rather have in my corner. The future is bright for you, KJP. Thank you for everything! ❤️

.@POTUS Biden often reminds us – “Show me your budget and I’ll tell you what you value.”   It has been the professional privilege of my life to lead the Office of Management and Budget.

.@ProtectOurCare: @POTUS beat Big Pharma "and lowered health care costs for millions of families across the nation" "More Americans than ever before have affordable health care because of President Biden.  He is a once-in-a-generation president" protectourcare.org/americas-healt…