In a robust address concluding at 5:01 P.M. MST, President Joe Biden shared his vision and accomplishments, underscoring a deep commitment to the Latino community, promoting tax fairness, and rekindling the spirit of American resilience. The President’s speech was punctuated by humor, heartfelt anecdotes, and a clear vision for the future of the country.
“I have to tell you straight up: I like y’all, but I couldn’t resist that little baby,” the President joked, lightening the mood before delving into more substantive matters.
President Biden expressed gratitude to small business owners Mary and Earl for hosting the event, acknowledging the crucial role of small businesses in community cohesion across America. This sense of community and support extended to praises for his campaign manager, a granddaughter of Cesar Chavez, reflecting on the influence Chavez had on him personally and politically.
Emphasizing the importance of the Latino community, Biden remarked, “Can you imagine when you have 28 percent of all the students in public school are Latino… anybody who doesn’t pay attention is really stupid.”
The address shed light on astonishing investments; a $15 billion investment in Hispanic-serving institutions including Arizona State now benefits from this historic commitment. This approach is designed to level the playing field for Latino and Black universities, which historically have had less access to resources necessary for training the next generation of high-tech leaders.
President Biden’s administration aims to build a more inclusive America, he shared the accomplishments that have benefited the Latino community directly, such as achieving the lowest unemployment rate for Latinos in a long time, reducing Hispanic child poverty to record lows, and lowering healthcare costs.
The President’s speech also took a firm stance against the rhetoric and policies of Donald Trump, particularly his handling of tax policies and his derogatory comments about Latinos. Biden remarked on the importance of tax fairness, criticizing a system where billionaires pay a significantly lower tax rate than ordinary Americans.
“You ought to pay your fair share,” Biden argued, proposing to raise the tax rate for billionaires to at least 25 percent to generate revenue for critical services like childcare and early education.
Concluding on a note of optimism and unity, President Biden reminded those present of the inherent strength and capacity of America to overcome challenges.
“We’re the United States of America. There is nothing beyond our capacity when we work together,” he affirmed, signaling a call to action for collective progress and change.
The speech, while acknowledging past challenges, was forward-looking, rallying support for continued efforts to “build back better” and inviting the community to stay engaged through text updates from the President’s administration.