Senator Joe Biden
Biography
Joseph Biden, Delaware's longest-serving senator, was first elected in 1972, at age 29. He has spent most of his life as a senator. Biden grew up in the suburbs of Wilmington and after law school, he moved back to the Wilmington suburbs, and in 1970, was elected to the New Castle County Council. In 1972 he ran against a popular incumbent who seemed ready to retire, while this young challenger had energy, an attractive family and an ability to connect with voters' emotions. He won 51%-49%. He currently serves on the Foreign Relations and Judiciary Committees. (2006 Almanac of American Politics)
Statements about global Warming
03/03/2007
"If I could wave a wand, and the Lord said I could solve one problem, I would solve the energy crisis. That's the single most consequential problem we can solve. It's what you have to do to get greenhouse gases under control." - at a rally in Hartsville, South Carolina
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"I personally believe that the single most important step we can take to resume a leadership role in international climate change efforts would be to make real progress toward a domestic emissions reduction regime. For too long we have abdicated the responsibility to reduce our own emissions, the largest single source of the problem we face today. We have the world’s largest economy, with the highest per capita emissions. Rather than leading by example, we have retreated from international negotiations." Prepared Statement to Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.
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Videos
Biden on Renewable Energy & Energy Policy @ IA Farmers Union
11/10/2007
Biden Answers Energy Policy Question in Iowa City Part 2
08/20/2007
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