On Senator Joe Biden’s efforts to pass a global AIDS relief bill:
When I asked one administration official to identify some heroes in this legislative fight, he responded: “Joe Biden.” “Biden was unbelievably professional.” he said...Along with Howard Berman in the House, Biden achieved a bipartisan agreement during an election year, in a branch of government overwhelmed by cynicism and bitterness. This is the way government is supposed to work. - Michael Gerson, Washington Post, 7/30/08
Refocus on Afghanistan
By Joe BidenUSA Today, 7/24/08
Recent events have demonstrated clearly that Barack Obama's judgment on Iraq is right. Now, it's time to heed that judgment so that we can successfully end the war while refocusing on the fight in Afghanistan. Sen. Obama has said repeatedly that there have been significant gains in lowering the levels of violence in Iraq. These gains have come from the heroic sacrifices of our men and women in uniform, as well as the success of the Sunni tribes in fighting al-Qaeda, and the cease-fire that has been respected by Shiite militias. But the stated purpose of the surge was to help bring about the political progress and economic development necessary for long-term stability in Iraq. That progress still lags.
Oil companies have lots of leases to drill
By Joe BidenWilmington News Journal, 7/9/08
When you first hear the idea "let's allow offshore drilling and it will cut gas prices," it sounds like it makes sense, especially when gas is more than $4 a gallon. But the facts say otherwise. The only way we can achieve energy and climate security in this country is to reduce our dependence on oil. Unfortunately, President Bush and Sen. John McCain are trying to sell us on the oil companies' old argument that repealing the 27-year old moratorium on drilling in protected areas offshore will lower gas prices. Americans need to put this tired debate to rest. Our security -- both here at home and abroad -- depends on it.
Biden Crime Initiative
“There’s a great deal at stake. That’s why we need to return to what we know works – full funding for state and local law enforcement and a comprehensive approach to fighting crime." The Biden Crime Bill worked. That is what my uncle, Joe Biden said yesterday at the New Castle County Police Headquarters, where he was joined by police officers representing departments from all over the state as well as elected officials. Today, he explained details of his plan for a comprehensive update of the Biden Crime Bill – legislation he originally introduced in 1994, which reduced crime for the next eight years.
