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• On August 27, Delaware Senator and vice-presidential candidate Joe Biden spoke at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado. Biden was joined after his speech by his running mate, presidential candidate Barack Obama.

• Fast Facts

  1. Joe Biden chosen as Barack Obama's running mate
  2. Given prime slot at the convention weeks in advance
  3. Will speak during prime time on the subject of "Securing America's Future"
  4. Introduced by son Beau Biden

• Quotes

  "Since I’ve never been called a man of few words, let me say this as simply as I can: Yes. Yes, I accept your nomination to run and serve alongside our next President of the United States of America, Barack Obama."

  "But today that American dream feels as if it’s slowly slipping away. I don’t need to tell you that. You feel it every single day in your own lives."

  "John McCain doesn’t get it. Barack Obama gets it. Like many of us, Barack worked his way up. His is a great American story."

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