President hopes to combat widespread sense of pessimism and to tout his accomplishments from first two years in office
- Biden’s State of the Union address – latest updates
Joe Biden was determined to offer an optimistic vision for the future of America as he opened his second State of the Union address on Tuesday night, seeking to reassure a disillusioned nation that its economy and its democracy are stronger now than they were when he assumed office two years ago.
Midway through the first term of his presidency, and before he is expected to announce that he will formally seek re-election, the president asked Republicans to work with him to “finish the job” of rebuilding the economy and restoring faith in American government.
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