Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
12:38 P.M. EDT
THE VICE PRESIDENT: Can I hear it for Orville? (Applause.) Thank you, Orville and for — for building — helping to build Philly and our country.
So, good afternoon, everyone. It’s good to be back and to see all the friends. Good afternoon. And —
AUDIENCE: Good afternoon!
THE VICE PRESIDENT: And it is always great to be in the House of Labor. Thank you, all. (Applause.)
And thank you, all, for the work that’s happening here. It is extraordinary work.
And there are so many leaders here who are making the announcements we are making today possible, but are really uplifting the workers of America, the families of America, the communities of America. You are the source of our nation’s strength. And you are tireless in this work. You work around the clock. You are fueled by optimism and knowing the capacity of our people and our country.
And so, on behalf of President Joe Biden and myself, thank you, thank you, thank you. (Applause.) Thank you.
To the members of Congress who are here, including my dear friend Senator Bob Casey and — (applause) — and the extraordinary Representative Madeleine Dean — (applause) — and to the members of our administration, including Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su. (Applause.)
And I just have to tell you about — I — I call her “Labor Secretary.” I’m not going to say the word “Acting.” I’ve known her for many years, and she is a true fighter for the working people and working families of America. Thank you....
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