Thread by @atrupar

Biden, delivering commencement address to Morehouse, talks about the car crash that killed his wife & daughter & the death of his son Beau.

"In this walk of life, you come to understand that we don't know where or what fate will bring you. But we also know you don't walk alone."

moving stuff from Biden to Morehouse grads

"The pandemic robbed you of so much... you started college just as George Floyd was murdered... it's natural to wonder if the democracy you hear about actually works for you... are we living up to what we say we are as a nation?... faith asks you to hold on to hope... that's my commitment to you. To show you democracy is still the way."

Biden to Morehouse grads: "I want to say this very clearly -- I support peaceful nonviolent protest ... I'm working for around the clock for more than just a ceasefire. I'm working to bring the region together ... I'm working to make sure we finally get a two state solution."

Biden to Morehouse grads on Israel-Palestine: "This is one of the hardest, most complicated problems in the world. There's nothing easy about it ... leadership is about fighting through the most intractable problems."

Biden warns Morehouse grads of "extremists coming for the freedoms you thought belonged to you and everyone. Today in Georgia, they won't allow water to be available to you while you wait in line to vote in an election. What the hell is that all about?"

Biden: "I have no doubt that a Morehouse man will be president one day -- just after an AKA from Howard."