President Biden channelled the story of his family — who left Ireland nearly two centuries ago — into a call for shared values, from fighting hunger to defending democracy. Addressing reelection plans, he says the trip “reinforced my sense of optimism.”
“We must renew our commitment to our values our ancestor fought for,” Biden told the raucous, flag-waving crowd. “What did we Irish fight for? Freedom. Democracy. It always must be defended.”
“I’ve already made that calculus,” he told reporters just before boarding Air Force One. “We’ll announce it relatively soon. But the trip here just reinforced my sense of optimism about what can be done.” Irish immigration to the United States peaked more than a century ago in the years after the Potato Famine of the 1840s. Roughly 4.5 million immigrants from Ireland came to the United States between 1820 and 1930, according to federal archives.
always believe in a better tomorrow because no matter what, we’ve always, always carried hope in our hearts. It’s hope that lifted the way through the darkness and lighted it for us. Our strength has helped us overcome everyday hardships, and, above all, our courage has allowed us to march forward with faith, even in the face of sorrow and setbacks.”“It meant the world to me and my entire family,” Biden said. “My grandmother … is smiling down on me right now.
Standing by the president’s side throughout the day, as they have throughout the trip, were his son, Hunter, and his sister, Valerie Biden Owens.
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